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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,697.40, 532,046.10 and 168,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,697.40, 532,046.10 and 168,073.40 is: 252,110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,697.40 : 532,046.10 = 168,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,697.40/532,046.10 = 168,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,697.40x = 532,046.10 × 168,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,697.40x = 89,422,796,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422,796,983.74/354,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,110.10

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