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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,525.04, 536,310.08 and 294,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,525.04, 536,310.08 and 294,625.76 is: 440,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,525.04 : 536,310.08 = 294,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,525.04/536,310.08 = 294,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,525.04x = 536,310.08 × 294,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,525.04x = 158,010,764,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,010,764,915.66/358,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,724.49

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