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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,475.14, 524,601.83 and 180,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,475.14, 524,601.83 and 180,950.21 is: 271,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,475.14 : 524,601.83 = 180,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,475.14/524,601.83 = 180,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,475.14x = 524,601.83 × 180,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,475.14x = 94,926,811,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,926,811,304.88/349,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,626.79

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