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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,999.20, 526,498.80 and 217,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,999.20, 526,498.80 and 217,446.40 is: 326,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,999.20 : 526,498.80 = 217,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,999.20/526,498.80 = 217,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,999.20x = 526,498.80 × 217,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,999.20x = 114,485,268,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,485,268,664.32/350,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,169.60

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