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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,522.80, 522,784.20 and 329,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,522.80, 522,784.20 and 329,169.20 is: 493,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,522.80 : 522,784.20 = 329,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,522.80/522,784.20 = 329,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,522.80x = 522,784.20 × 329,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,522.80x = 172,084,456,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,084,456,886.64/348,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,753.80

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