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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,780.80, 524,671.20 and 223,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,780.80, 524,671.20 and 223,809.60 is: 335,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,780.80 : 524,671.20 = 223,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,780.80/524,671.20 = 223,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,780.80x = 524,671.20 × 223,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,780.80x = 117,426,451,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,426,451,403.52/349,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,714.40

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