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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,767.56, 523,147.68 and 230,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,767.56, 523,147.68 and 230,965.96 is: 346,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,767.56 : 523,147.68 = 230,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,767.56/523,147.68 = 230,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,767.56x = 523,147.68 × 230,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,767.56x = 120,829,306,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,829,306,132.97/348,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,446.52

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