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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,221.39, 522,397.65 and 248,133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,221.39, 522,397.65 and 248,133.29 is: 372,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,221.39 : 522,397.65 = 248,133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,221.39/522,397.65 = 248,133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,221.39x = 522,397.65 × 248,133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,221.39x = 129,624,247,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,624,247,582.77/348,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,246.65

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