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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,265.17, 521,697.78 and 181,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,265.17, 521,697.78 and 181,703.25 is: 272,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,265.17 : 521,697.78 = 181,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,265.17/521,697.78 = 181,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,265.17x = 521,697.78 × 181,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,265.17x = 94,794,182,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,794,182,143.79/348,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,189.67

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