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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,224.73, 526,304.93 and 232,470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,224.73, 526,304.93 and 232,470.63 is: 348,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,224.73 : 526,304.93 = 232,470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,224.73/526,304.93 = 232,470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,224.73x = 526,304.93 × 232,470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,224.73x = 122,350,437,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,350,437,486.85/351,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,353.71

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