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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,865.04, 529,029.72 and 181,902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,865.04, 529,029.72 and 181,902.53 is: 272,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,865.04 : 529,029.72 = 181,902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,865.04/529,029.72 = 181,902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,865.04x = 529,029.72 × 181,902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,865.04x = 96,231,844,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,231,844,513.19/352,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,715.72

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