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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,872.60, 524,808.90 and 320,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,872.60, 524,808.90 and 320,842.20 is: 481,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,872.60 : 524,808.90 = 320,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,872.60/524,808.90 = 320,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,872.60x = 524,808.90 × 320,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,872.60x = 168,380,842,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,380,842,055.58/349,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,263.30

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