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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,907.10, 522,064.65 and 255,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,907.10, 522,064.65 and 255,595.10 is: 382,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,907.10 : 522,064.65 = 255,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,907.10/522,064.65 = 255,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,907.10x = 522,064.65 × 255,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,907.10x = 133,437,166,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,437,166,423.22/348,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,443.25

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