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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,430.13, 524,058.62 and 149,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,430.13, 524,058.62 and 149,727.87 is: 224,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,430.13 : 524,058.62 = 149,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,430.13/524,058.62 = 149,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,430.13x = 524,058.62 × 149,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,430.13x = 78,466,180,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,466,180,927.74/349,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,554.71

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