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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,656.27, 524,484.39 and 231,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,656.27, 524,484.39 and 231,299.91 is: 346,949.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,656.27 : 524,484.39 = 231,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,656.27/524,484.39 = 231,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,656.27x = 524,484.39 × 231,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,656.27x = 121,313,192,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,313,192,203.41/349,656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,949.86

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