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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,900.20, 521,907.90 and 148,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,900.20, 521,907.90 and 148,316.20 is: 222,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,900.20 : 521,907.90 = 148,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,900.20/521,907.90 = 148,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,900.20x = 521,907.90 × 148,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,900.20x = 77,407,396,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,407,396,477.98/347,900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,498.86

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