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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,264.41, 526,472.31 and 171,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,264.41, 526,472.31 and 171,079.79 is: 256,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,264.41 : 526,472.31 = 171,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,264.41/526,472.31 = 171,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,264.41x = 526,472.31 × 171,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,264.41x = 90,068,769,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,068,769,603.25/351,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,413.03

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