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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,374.82, 528,557.63 and 86,137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,374.82, 528,557.63 and 86,137.67 is: 129,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,374.82 : 528,557.63 = 86,137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,374.82/528,557.63 = 86,137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,374.82x = 528,557.63 × 86,137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,374.82x = 45,528,722,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528,722,708.92/352,374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,205.38

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