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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,075.80, 525,113.70 and 172,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,075.80, 525,113.70 and 172,667.80 is: 259,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,075.80 : 525,113.70 = 172,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,075.80/525,113.70 = 172,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,075.80x = 525,113.70 × 172,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,075.80x = 90,670,227,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,670,227,328.86/350,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,001.70

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