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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,694.63, 524,541.95 and 231,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,694.63, 524,541.95 and 231,338.28 is: 347,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,694.63 : 524,541.95 = 231,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,694.63/524,541.95 = 231,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,694.63x = 524,541.95 × 231,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,694.63x = 121,346,632,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,346,632,500.85/349,694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,007.42

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