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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,801.76, 492,998.40 and 344,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,801.76, 492,998.40 and 344,029.68 is: 475,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,801.76 : 492,998.40 = 344,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,801.76/492,998.40 = 344,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,801.76x = 492,998.40 × 344,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,801.76x = 169,606,081,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,606,081,792.51/356,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,351.02

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