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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,731.80, 521,208.90 and 148,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,731.80, 521,208.90 and 148,018.20 is: 221,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,731.80 : 521,208.90 = 148,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,731.80/521,208.90 = 148,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,731.80x = 521,208.90 × 148,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,731.80x = 77,148,403,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,148,403,201.98/347,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,861.80

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