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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,933.02, 529,498.35 and 142,718.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,933.02, 529,498.35 and 142,718.58 is: 214,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,933.02 : 529,498.35 = 142,718.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,933.02/529,498.35 = 142,718.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,933.02x = 529,498.35 × 142,718.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,933.02x = 75,569,252,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,569,252,624.34/352,933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,117.83

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