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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,720.98, 526,159.41 and 163,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,720.98, 526,159.41 and 163,630.42 is: 245,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,720.98 : 526,159.41 = 163,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,720.98/526,159.41 = 163,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,720.98x = 526,159.41 × 163,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,720.98x = 86,095,685,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,095,685,245.25/350,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,481.99

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