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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,481.70, 534,722.55 and 332,862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,481.70, 534,722.55 and 332,862.10 is: 499,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,481.70 : 534,722.55 = 332,862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,481.70/534,722.55 = 332,862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,481.70x = 534,722.55 × 332,862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,481.70x = 177,988,870,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,988,870,910.36/356,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,293.15

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