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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,148.60, 526,722.90 and 281,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,148.60, 526,722.90 and 281,164.60 is: 421,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,148.60 : 526,722.90 = 281,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,148.60/526,722.90 = 281,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,148.60x = 526,722.90 × 281,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,148.60x = 148,095,833,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,833,489.34/351,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,746.90

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