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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,956.70, 529,435.05 and 142,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,956.70, 529,435.05 and 142,486.30 is: 213,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,956.70 : 529,435.05 = 142,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,956.70/529,435.05 = 142,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,956.70x = 529,435.05 × 142,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,956.70x = 75,437,241,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,437,241,364.82/352,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,729.45

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