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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,001.40, 521,580.90 and 147,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,001.40, 521,580.90 and 147,901.70 is: 221,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,001.40 : 521,580.90 = 147,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,001.40/521,580.90 = 147,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,001.40x = 521,580.90 × 147,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,001.40x = 77,142,701,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,701,797.53/348,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,673.54

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