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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,831.20, 529,246.80 and 142,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,831.20, 529,246.80 and 142,360.80 is: 213,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,831.20 : 529,246.80 = 142,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,831.20/529,246.80 = 142,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,831.20x = 529,246.80 × 142,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,831.20x = 75,343,997,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,343,997,845.44/352,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,541.20

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