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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,001.20, 520,015.80 and 276,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,001.20, 520,015.80 and 276,045.20 is: 413,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,001.20 : 520,015.80 = 276,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,001.20/520,015.80 = 276,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,001.20x = 520,015.80 × 276,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,001.20x = 143,547,865,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,547,865,514.16/347,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,681.18

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