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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,376.20, 521,786.70 and 286,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,376.20, 521,786.70 and 286,168.20 is: 428,613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,376.20 : 521,786.70 = 286,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,376.20/521,786.70 = 286,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,376.20x = 521,786.70 × 286,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,376.20x = 149,318,760,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,318,760,722.94/348,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,613.55

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