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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,853.20, 526,279.80 and 323,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,853.20, 526,279.80 and 323,819.60 is: 485,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,853.20 : 526,279.80 = 323,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,853.20/526,279.80 = 323,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,853.20x = 526,279.80 × 323,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,853.20x = 170,419,714,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,419,714,324.08/350,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,729.40

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