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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,376.82, 528,560.62 and 86,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,376.82, 528,560.62 and 86,139.68 is: 129,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,376.82 : 528,560.62 = 86,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,376.82/528,560.62 = 86,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,376.82x = 528,560.62 × 86,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,376.82x = 45,530,042,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,042,667.40/352,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,208.39

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