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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,840.60, 523,260.90 and 86,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,840.60, 523,260.90 and 86,184.60 is: 129,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,840.60 : 523,260.90 = 86,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,840.60/523,260.90 = 86,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,840.60x = 523,260.90 × 86,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,840.60x = 45,097,031,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,031,362.14/348,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,276.90

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