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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,451.04, 524,126.16 and 159,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,451.04, 524,126.16 and 159,854.88 is: 239,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,451.04 : 524,126.16 = 159,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,451.04/524,126.16 = 159,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,451.04x = 524,126.16 × 159,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,451.04x = 83,784,124,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,784,124,411.66/349,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,759.26

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