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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,007.40, 520,511.10 and 97,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,007.40, 520,511.10 and 97,689.40 is: 146,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,007.40 : 520,511.10 = 97,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,007.40/520,511.10 = 97,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,007.40x = 520,511.10 × 97,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,007.40x = 50,848,417,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,848,417,052.34/347,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,534.10

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