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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,282.44, 524,019.96 and 139,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,282.44, 524,019.96 and 139,068 is: 208,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,282.44 : 524,019.96 = 139,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,282.44/524,019.96 = 139,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,282.44x = 524,019.96 × 139,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,282.44x = 72,874,407,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,874,407,797.28/349,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,640.34

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