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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,464.21, 526,793.65 and 231,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,464.21, 526,793.65 and 231,287.02 is: 347,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,464.21 : 526,793.65 = 231,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,464.21/526,793.65 = 231,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,464.21x = 526,793.65 × 231,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,464.21x = 121,840,530,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,840,530,829.46/350,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,654.70

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