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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,052.10, 522,078.15 and 305,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,052.10, 522,078.15 and 305,197.70 is: 457,796.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,052.10 : 522,078.15 = 305,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,052.10/522,078.15 = 305,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,052.10x = 522,078.15 × 305,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,052.10x = 159,337,050,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,337,050,600.26/348,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,796.55

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