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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,665.20, 521,555.40 and 148,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,665.20, 521,555.40 and 148,081.20 is: 222,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,665.20 : 521,555.40 = 148,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,665.20/521,555.40 = 148,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,665.20x = 521,555.40 × 148,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,665.20x = 77,232,549,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232,549,498.48/347,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,146.33

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