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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,734.80, 521,213.40 and 148,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,734.80, 521,213.40 and 148,021.20 is: 221,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,734.80 : 521,213.40 = 148,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,734.80/521,213.40 = 148,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,734.80x = 521,213.40 × 148,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,734.80x = 77,150,632,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150,632,924.08/347,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,866.30

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