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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,330.52, 535,989.30 and 301,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,330.52, 535,989.30 and 301,529.08 is: 452,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,330.52 : 535,989.30 = 301,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,330.52/535,989.30 = 301,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,330.52x = 535,989.30 × 301,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,330.52x = 161,616,360,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,616,360,518.84/357,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,288.15

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