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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,698.25, 523,047.38 and 86,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,698.25, 523,047.38 and 86,042.25 is: 129,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,698.25 : 523,047.38 = 86,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,698.25/523,047.38 = 86,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,698.25x = 523,047.38 × 86,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,698.25x = 45,004,173,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004,173,001.59/348,698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,063.38

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