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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,164.52, 525,246.80 and 87,508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,164.52, 525,246.80 and 87,508.52 is: 131,262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,164.52 : 525,246.80 = 87,508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,164.52/525,246.80 = 87,508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,164.52x = 525,246.80 × 87,508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,164.52x = 45,963,570,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,570,102.74/350,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,262.78

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