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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,358.88, 525,931.44 and 140,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,358.88, 525,931.44 and 140,143.36 is: 210,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,358.88 : 525,931.44 = 140,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,358.88/525,931.44 = 140,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,358.88x = 525,931.44 × 140,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,358.88x = 73,705,799,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705,799,131.24/350,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,372.29

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