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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,007.40, 528,015.42 and 232,827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,007.40, 528,015.42 and 232,827.24 is: 349,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,007.40 : 528,015.42 = 232,827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,007.40/528,015.42 = 232,827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,007.40x = 528,015.42 × 232,827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,007.40x = 122,936,372,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,936,372,916.04/352,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,243.72

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