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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,999.88, 523,494.06 and 86,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,999.88, 523,494.06 and 86,343.88 is: 129,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,999.88 : 523,494.06 = 86,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,999.88/523,494.06 = 86,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,999.88x = 523,494.06 × 86,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,999.88x = 45,200,508,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200,508,297.35/348,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,514.39

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