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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,064.20, 524,901.90 and 139,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,064.20, 524,901.90 and 139,464.20 is: 209,118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,064.20 : 524,901.90 = 139,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,064.20/524,901.90 = 139,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,064.20x = 524,901.90 × 139,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,064.20x = 73,205,023,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,205,023,561.98/350,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,118.85

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