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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,596.70, 522,117.45 and 286,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,596.70, 522,117.45 and 286,388.70 is: 428,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,596.70 : 522,117.45 = 286,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,596.70/522,117.45 = 286,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,596.70x = 522,117.45 × 286,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,596.70x = 149,528,537,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,528,537,752.82/348,596.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,944.21

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