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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,912.80, 524,869.20 and 113,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,912.80, 524,869.20 and 113,425.20 is: 170,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,912.80 : 524,869.20 = 113,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,912.80/524,869.20 = 113,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,912.80x = 524,869.20 × 113,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,912.80x = 59,533,393,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,393,983.84/349,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,137.80

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