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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,624.98, 523,158.66 and 148,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,624.98, 523,158.66 and 148,946.88 is: 223,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,624.98 : 523,158.66 = 148,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,624.98/523,158.66 = 148,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,624.98x = 523,158.66 × 148,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,624.98x = 77,922,850,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,922,850,151.98/348,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,514.82

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