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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,430.80, 522,646.20 and 208,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,430.80, 522,646.20 and 208,117.20 is: 312,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,430.80 : 522,646.20 = 208,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,430.80/522,646.20 = 208,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,430.80x = 522,646.20 × 208,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,430.80x = 108,771,663,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,771,663,734.64/348,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,175.80

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