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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,945.91, 529,501.89 and 116,288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,945.91, 529,501.89 and 116,288.58 is: 174,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,945.91 : 529,501.89 = 116,288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,945.91/529,501.89 = 116,288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,945.91x = 529,501.89 × 116,288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,945.91x = 61,575,022,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575,022,338.68/352,945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,460.23

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