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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,767.60, 529,151.40 and 282,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,767.60, 529,151.40 and 282,783.60 is: 424,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,767.60 : 529,151.40 = 282,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,767.60/529,151.40 = 282,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,767.60x = 529,151.40 × 282,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,767.60x = 149,635,337,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,635,337,837.04/352,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,175.40

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