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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,271.60, 525,061.80 and 139,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,271.60, 525,061.80 and 139,628.40 is: 209,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,271.60 : 525,061.80 = 139,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,271.60/525,061.80 = 139,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,271.60x = 525,061.80 × 139,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,271.60x = 73,313,539,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313,539,035.12/350,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,304.83

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