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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,043.20, 522,064.80 and 237,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,043.20, 522,064.80 and 237,451.20 is: 356,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,043.20 : 522,064.80 = 237,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,043.20/522,064.80 = 237,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,043.20x = 522,064.80 × 237,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,043.20x = 123,964,913,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,964,913,237.76/348,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,176.80

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