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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,410.59, 524,852.45 and 230,331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,410.59, 524,852.45 and 230,331.99 is: 344,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,410.59 : 524,852.45 = 230,331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,410.59/524,852.45 = 230,331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,410.59x = 524,852.45 × 230,331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,410.59x = 120,890,307,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,890,307,872.51/350,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,996.16

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