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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,364.60, 524,942.10 and 162,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,364.60, 524,942.10 and 162,991.80 is: 244,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,364.60 : 524,942.10 = 162,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,364.60/524,942.10 = 162,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,364.60x = 524,942.10 × 162,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,364.60x = 85,561,257,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,561,257,774.78/350,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,206.34

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