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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,080.60, 524,246.10 and 231,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,080.60, 524,246.10 and 231,107.80 is: 346,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,080.60 : 524,246.10 = 231,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,080.60/524,246.10 = 231,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,080.60x = 524,246.10 × 231,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,080.60x = 121,157,362,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,157,362,829.58/350,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,084.20

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