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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,991.20, 524,986.80 and 329,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,991.20, 524,986.80 and 329,255.20 is: 493,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,991.20 : 524,986.80 = 329,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,991.20/524,986.80 = 329,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,991.20x = 524,986.80 × 329,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,991.20x = 172,854,633,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,854,633,831.36/349,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,882.80

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