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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,014.90, 520,522.35 and 169,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,014.90, 520,522.35 and 169,635.70 is: 254,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,014.90 : 520,522.35 = 169,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,014.90/520,522.35 = 169,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,014.90x = 520,522.35 × 169,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,014.90x = 88,299,173,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299,173,207.90/347,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,453.55

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