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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,999.60, 526,499.40 and 283,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,999.60, 526,499.40 and 283,348.40 is: 425,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,999.60 : 526,499.40 = 283,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,999.60/526,499.40 = 283,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,999.60x = 526,499.40 × 283,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,999.60x = 149,182,762,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,182,762,590.96/350,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,022.60

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