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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,273.60, 525,064.80 and 139,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,273.60, 525,064.80 and 139,630.40 is: 209,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,273.60 : 525,064.80 = 139,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,273.60/525,064.80 = 139,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,273.60x = 525,064.80 × 139,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,273.60x = 73,315,008,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,315,008,049.92/350,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,307.83

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