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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,091.20, 525,136.80 and 331,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,091.20, 525,136.80 and 331,659.20 is: 497,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,091.20 : 525,136.80 = 331,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,091.20/525,136.80 = 331,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,091.20x = 525,136.80 × 331,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,091.20x = 174,166,450,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,166,450,978.56/350,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,488.80

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