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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,031.70, 522,047.55 and 170,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,031.70, 522,047.55 and 170,884.70 is: 256,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,031.70 : 522,047.55 = 170,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,031.70/522,047.55 = 170,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,031.70x = 522,047.55 × 170,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,031.70x = 89,209,938,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,209,938,967.49/348,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,327.05

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