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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,464.71, 526,794.40 and 231,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,464.71, 526,794.40 and 231,287.52 is: 347,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,464.71 : 526,794.40 = 231,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,464.71/526,794.40 = 231,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,464.71x = 526,794.40 × 231,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,464.71x = 121,840,967,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,840,967,691.92/350,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,655.45

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