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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,043.70, 522,065.55 and 237,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,043.70, 522,065.55 and 237,451.70 is: 356,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,043.70 : 522,065.55 = 237,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,043.70/522,065.55 = 237,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,043.70x = 522,065.55 × 237,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,043.70x = 123,965,352,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,965,352,358.94/348,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,177.55

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