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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,563.20, 522,067.20 and 286,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,563.20, 522,067.20 and 286,355.20 is: 428,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,563.20 : 522,067.20 = 286,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,563.20/522,067.20 = 286,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,563.20x = 522,067.20 × 286,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,563.20x = 149,496,657,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,496,657,469.44/348,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,893.98

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