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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,584.62, 524,265.75 and 112,872.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,584.62, 524,265.75 and 112,872.24 is: 169,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,584.62 : 524,265.75 = 112,872.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,584.62/524,265.75 = 112,872.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,584.62x = 524,265.75 × 112,872.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,584.62x = 59,175,049,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,175,049,557.78/349,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,272.47

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