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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,055.32, 525,174.79 and 110,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,055.32, 525,174.79 and 110,159.24 is: 165,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,055.32 : 525,174.79 = 110,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,055.32/525,174.79 = 110,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,055.32x = 525,174.79 × 110,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,055.32x = 57,852,855,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,852,855,733.56/350,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,267.75

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