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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,819.70, 521,729.55 and 148,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,819.70, 521,729.55 and 148,146.60 is: 222,219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,819.70 : 521,729.55 = 148,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,819.70/521,729.55 = 148,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,819.70x = 521,729.55 × 148,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,819.70x = 77,292,458,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292,458,952.03/347,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,219.90

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