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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,305.44, 525,629.88 and 217,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,305.44, 525,629.88 and 217,150.44 is: 325,832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,305.44 : 525,629.88 = 217,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,305.44/525,629.88 = 217,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,305.44x = 525,629.88 × 217,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,305.44x = 114,140,759,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,140,759,719.15/350,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,832.11

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