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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,002.40, 520,503.60 and 308,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,002.40, 520,503.60 and 308,948.60 is: 463,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,002.40 : 520,503.60 = 308,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,002.40/520,503.60 = 308,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,002.40x = 520,503.60 × 308,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,002.40x = 160,808,858,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,808,858,514.96/347,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,422.90

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