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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,371.89, 522,430.26 and 273,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,371.89, 522,430.26 and 273,637.54 is: 410,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,371.89 : 522,430.26 = 273,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,371.89/522,430.26 = 273,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,371.89x = 522,430.26 × 273,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,371.89x = 142,956,530,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956,530,794.86/348,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,356.10

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