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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,759.80, 524,855.70 and 139,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,759.80, 524,855.70 and 139,375.80 is: 209,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,759.80 : 524,855.70 = 139,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,759.80/524,855.70 = 139,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,759.80x = 524,855.70 × 139,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,759.80x = 73,152,183,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152,183,072.06/349,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,149.77

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