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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,041.96, 526,858.35 and 328,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,041.96, 526,858.35 and 328,898.59 is: 493,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,041.96 : 526,858.35 = 328,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,041.96/526,858.35 = 328,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,041.96x = 526,858.35 × 328,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,041.96x = 173,282,965,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,282,965,894.21/351,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,624.65

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