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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,029.60, 522,044.40 and 339,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,029.60, 522,044.40 and 339,281.60 is: 508,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,029.60 : 522,044.40 = 339,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,029.60/522,044.40 = 339,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,029.60x = 522,044.40 × 339,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,029.60x = 177,120,059,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,120,059,303.04/348,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,922.40

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