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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,985.55, 529,364.57 and 116,271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,985.55, 529,364.57 and 116,271.87 is: 174,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,985.55 : 529,364.57 = 116,271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,985.55/529,364.57 = 116,271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,985.55x = 529,364.57 × 116,271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,985.55x = 61,550,207,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550,207,884.29/352,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,370.33

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