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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,580.33, 535,484.74 and 244,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,580.33, 535,484.74 and 244,870.54 is: 366,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,580.33 : 535,484.74 = 244,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,580.33/535,484.74 = 244,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,580.33x = 535,484.74 × 244,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,580.33x = 131,124,437,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,124,437,445.56/357,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,699.25

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