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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,008.60, 520,512.90 and 343,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,008.60, 520,512.90 and 343,322.20 is: 514,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,008.60 : 520,512.90 = 343,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,008.60/520,512.90 = 343,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,008.60x = 520,512.90 × 343,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,008.60x = 178,703,633,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,703,633,956.38/347,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,983.30

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