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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,444.24, 535,502.42 and 336,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,444.24, 535,502.42 and 336,268.76 is: 505,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,444.24 : 535,502.42 = 336,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,444.24/535,502.42 = 336,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,444.24x = 535,502.42 × 336,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,444.24x = 180,072,734,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,072,734,750.40/356,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,191.88

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