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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,462.96, 529,219.30 and 142,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,462.96, 529,219.30 and 142,510.96 is: 213,978.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,462.96 : 529,219.30 = 142,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,462.96/529,219.30 = 142,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,462.96x = 529,219.30 × 142,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,462.96x = 75,419,550,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419,550,493.53/352,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,978.66

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