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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,610.87, 524,051.60 and 237,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,610.87, 524,051.60 and 237,299.91 is: 355,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,610.87 : 524,051.60 = 237,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,610.87/524,051.60 = 237,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,610.87x = 524,051.60 × 237,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,610.87x = 124,357,396,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357,396,328.86/349,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,702.32

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