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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,960.80, 521,989.80 and 148,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,960.80, 521,989.80 and 148,279.60 is: 222,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,960.80 : 521,989.80 = 148,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,960.80/521,989.80 = 148,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,960.80x = 521,989.80 × 148,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,960.80x = 77,400,438,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,400,438,748.08/347,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,440.11

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