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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,672.80, 526,009.20 and 173,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,672.80, 526,009.20 and 173,207.20 is: 259,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,672.80 : 526,009.20 = 173,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,672.80/526,009.20 = 173,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,672.80x = 526,009.20 × 173,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,672.80x = 91,108,580,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,108,580,706.24/350,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,810.80

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