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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,569.70, 522,076.95 and 286,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,569.70, 522,076.95 and 286,361.70 is: 428,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,569.70 : 522,076.95 = 286,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,569.70/522,076.95 = 286,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,569.70x = 522,076.95 × 286,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,569.70x = 149,502,842,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,502,842,932.82/348,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,903.73

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