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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,999.20, 525,721.20 and 304,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,999.20, 525,721.20 and 304,343.20 is: 455,840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,999.20 : 525,721.20 = 304,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,999.20/525,721.20 = 304,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,999.20x = 525,721.20 × 304,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,999.20x = 159,999,672,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,999,672,315.84/350,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,840.56

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