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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,623.20, 525,934.80 and 217,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,623.20, 525,934.80 and 217,070.40 is: 325,605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,623.20 : 525,934.80 = 217,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,623.20/525,934.80 = 217,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,623.20x = 525,934.80 × 217,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,623.20x = 114,164,877,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,164,877,409.92/350,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,605.60

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