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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,027.60, 522,041.40 and 339,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,027.60, 522,041.40 and 339,279.60 is: 508,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,027.60 : 522,041.40 = 339,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,027.60/522,041.40 = 339,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,027.60x = 522,041.40 × 339,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,027.60x = 177,117,997,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117,997,375.44/348,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,919.40

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