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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,007.20, 527,233.20 and 272,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,007.20, 527,233.20 and 272,864.80 is: 408,694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,007.20 : 527,233.20 = 272,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,007.20/527,233.20 = 272,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,007.20x = 527,233.20 × 272,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,007.20x = 143,863,381,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,863,381,671.36/352,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,694.43

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