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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,221.99, 523,394.73 and 149,307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,221.99, 523,394.73 and 149,307.41 is: 223,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,221.99 : 523,394.73 = 149,307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,221.99/523,394.73 = 149,307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,221.99x = 523,394.73 × 149,307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,221.99x = 78,146,711,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,146,711,543.95/349,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,773.74

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