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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,998.80, 527,998.20 and 130,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,998.80, 527,998.20 and 130,469.20 is: 195,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,998.80 : 527,998.20 = 130,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,998.80/527,998.20 = 130,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,998.80x = 527,998.20 × 130,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,998.80x = 68,887,502,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887,502,755.44/351,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,703.80

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