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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,247.60, 526,741.80 and 173,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,247.60, 526,741.80 and 173,695.60 is: 260,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,247.60 : 526,741.80 = 173,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,247.60/526,741.80 = 173,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,247.60x = 526,741.80 × 173,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,247.60x = 91,492,732,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492,732,996.08/351,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,479.31

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