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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,039.10, 525,058.65 and 266,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,039.10, 525,058.65 and 266,058.30 is: 399,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,039.10 : 525,058.65 = 266,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,039.10/525,058.65 = 266,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,039.10x = 525,058.65 × 266,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,039.10x = 139,696,211,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,696,211,819.30/350,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,087.45

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