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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,052.60, 522,078.90 and 327,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,052.60, 522,078.90 and 327,316.60 is: 490,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,052.60 : 522,078.90 = 327,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,052.60/522,078.90 = 327,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,052.60x = 522,078.90 × 327,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,052.60x = 170,885,090,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,885,090,479.74/348,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,974.90

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