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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,462.98, 525,686.87 and 97,736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,462.98, 525,686.87 and 97,736.73 is: 146,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,462.98 : 525,686.87 = 97,736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,462.98/525,686.87 = 97,736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,462.98x = 525,686.87 × 97,736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,462.98x = 51,378,915,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378,915,677.74/350,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,602.98

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