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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,759.84, 521,780.08 and 305,723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,759.84, 521,780.08 and 305,723.63 is: 457,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,759.84 : 521,780.08 = 305,723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,759.84/521,780.08 = 305,723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,759.84x = 521,780.08 × 305,723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,759.84x = 159,520,500,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,520,500,119.29/348,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,393.55

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