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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,047.20, 522,070.80 and 170,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,047.20, 522,070.80 and 170,900.20 is: 256,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,047.20 : 522,070.80 = 170,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,047.20/522,070.80 = 170,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,047.20x = 522,070.80 × 170,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,047.20x = 89,222,004,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222,004,134.16/348,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,350.30

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