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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,771.72, 523,206.78 and 112,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,771.72, 523,206.78 and 112,035.04 is: 168,068.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,771.72 : 523,206.78 = 112,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,771.72/523,206.78 = 112,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,771.72x = 523,206.78 × 112,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,771.72x = 58,617,492,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617,492,525.57/348,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,068.37

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