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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,978.32, 529,169.52 and 153,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,978.32, 529,169.52 and 153,148.08 is: 229,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,978.32 : 529,169.52 = 153,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,978.32/529,169.52 = 153,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,978.32x = 529,169.52 × 153,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,978.32x = 81,041,295,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041,295,982.52/352,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,592.84

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