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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,979.34, 529,534.62 and 116,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,979.34, 529,534.62 and 116,338.68 is: 174,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,979.34 : 529,534.62 = 116,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,979.34/529,534.62 = 116,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,979.34x = 529,534.62 × 116,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,979.34x = 61,605,358,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,358,705.10/352,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,529.64

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