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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,822.44, 529,231.14 and 142,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,822.44, 529,231.14 and 142,457.16 is: 213,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,822.44 : 529,231.14 = 142,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,822.44/529,231.14 = 142,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,822.44x = 529,231.14 × 142,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,822.44x = 75,392,765,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,392,765,187.96/352,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,684.72

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