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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,848.76, 529,272.33 and 153,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,848.76, 529,272.33 and 153,143.26 is: 229,714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,848.76 : 529,272.33 = 153,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,848.76/529,272.33 = 153,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,848.76x = 529,272.33 × 153,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,848.76x = 81,054,490,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,054,490,044.00/352,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,714.54

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