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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,982.56, 523,362.87 and 112,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,982.56, 523,362.87 and 112,270.14 is: 168,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,982.56 : 523,362.87 = 112,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,982.56/523,362.87 = 112,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,982.56x = 523,362.87 × 112,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,982.56x = 58,758,022,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,022,685.70/348,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,369.51

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