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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,668.55, 523,002.83 and 348,668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,668.55, 523,002.83 and 348,668.55 is: 523,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,668.55 : 523,002.83 = 348,668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,668.55/523,002.83 = 348,668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,668.55x = 523,002.83 × 348,668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,668.55x = 182,354,636,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,354,636,638.65/348,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,002.83

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