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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,524.80, 525,657.60 and 113,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,524.80, 525,657.60 and 113,875.20 is: 170,770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,524.80 : 525,657.60 = 113,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,524.80/525,657.60 = 113,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,524.80x = 525,657.60 × 113,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,524.80x = 59,859,364,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859,364,331.52/350,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,770.70

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