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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,473.14, 524,598.83 and 180,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,473.14, 524,598.83 and 180,948.21 is: 271,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,473.14 : 524,598.83 = 180,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,473.14/524,598.83 = 180,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,473.14x = 524,598.83 × 180,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,473.14x = 94,925,218,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,925,218,351.85/349,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,623.79

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