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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,655.36, 527,475.84 and 85,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,655.36, 527,475.84 and 85,417.28 is: 128,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,655.36 : 527,475.84 = 85,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,655.36/527,475.84 = 85,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,655.36x = 527,475.84 × 85,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,655.36x = 45,055,551,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055,551,518.52/351,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,124.17

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