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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,033.80, 521,705.10 and 160,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,033.80, 521,705.10 and 160,718.60 is: 240,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,033.80 : 521,705.10 = 160,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,033.80/521,705.10 = 160,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,033.80x = 521,705.10 × 160,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,033.80x = 83,847,713,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,847,713,284.86/348,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,918.31

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