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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,015.24, 525,226.76 and 147,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,015.24, 525,226.76 and 147,598.94 is: 221,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,015.24 : 525,226.76 = 147,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,015.24/525,226.76 = 147,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,015.24x = 525,226.76 × 147,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,015.24x = 77,522,913,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522,913,035.63/350,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,484.39

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