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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,020.08, 522,027.96 and 98,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,020.08, 522,027.96 and 98,702.08 is: 148,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,020.08 : 522,027.96 = 98,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,020.08/522,027.96 = 98,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,020.08x = 522,027.96 × 98,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,020.08x = 51,525,245,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525,245,470.16/348,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,052.51

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