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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,002.70, 520,018.05 and 276,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,002.70, 520,018.05 and 276,046.70 is: 413,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,002.70 : 520,018.05 = 276,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,002.70/520,018.05 = 276,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,002.70x = 520,018.05 × 276,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,002.70x = 143,549,266,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,549,266,642.94/347,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,683.43

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