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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,113.60, 537,170.40 and 264,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,113.60, 537,170.40 and 264,801.60 is: 397,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,113.60 : 537,170.40 = 264,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,113.60/537,170.40 = 264,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,113.60x = 537,170.40 × 264,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,113.60x = 142,243,581,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,243,581,392.64/358,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,202.40

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