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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,275.29, 535,632.26 and 244,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,275.29, 535,632.26 and 244,614.72 is: 366,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,275.29 : 535,632.26 = 244,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,275.29/535,632.26 = 244,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,275.29x = 535,632.26 × 244,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,275.29x = 131,023,535,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,023,535,302.87/357,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,729.91

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