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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,001.70, 1,152,002.55 and 348,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,001.70, 1,152,002.55 and 348,097.70 is: 522,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,001.70 : 1,152,002.55 = 348,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,001.70/1,152,002.55 = 348,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,001.70x = 1,152,002.55 × 348,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,001.70x = 401,009,438,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,009,438,049.14/768,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,146.55

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