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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,001.80, 522,002.70 and 180,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,001.80, 522,002.70 and 180,040.20 is: 270,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,001.80 : 522,002.70 = 180,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,001.80/522,002.70 = 180,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,001.80x = 522,002.70 × 180,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,001.80x = 93,981,470,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981,470,508.54/348,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,060.30

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