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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,274.29, 526,912.78 and 85,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,274.29, 526,912.78 and 85,034.37 is: 127,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,274.29 : 526,912.78 = 85,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,274.29/526,912.78 = 85,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,274.29x = 526,912.78 × 85,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,274.29x = 44,805,696,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,805,696,292.25/351,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,551.88

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