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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,230.44, 524,591.08 and 237,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,230.44, 524,591.08 and 237,291 is: 355,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,230.44 : 524,591.08 = 237,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,230.44/524,591.08 = 237,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,230.44x = 524,591.08 × 237,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,230.44x = 124,480,741,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,480,741,964.28/350,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,425.25

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