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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,059.21, 523,104.33 and 159,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,059.21, 523,104.33 and 159,055.23 is: 238,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,059.21 : 523,104.33 = 159,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,059.21/523,104.33 = 159,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,059.21x = 523,104.33 × 159,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,059.21x = 83,202,479,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,479,522.15/349,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,362.08

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