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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,137.87, 528,015.64 and 159,906.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,137.87, 528,015.64 and 159,906.75 is: 239,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,137.87 : 528,015.64 = 159,906.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,137.87/528,015.64 = 159,906.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,137.87x = 528,015.64 × 159,906.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,137.87x = 84,433,264,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433,264,941.57/352,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773.32

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