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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,063.40, 520,724.70 and 136,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,063.40, 520,724.70 and 136,847.88 is: 205,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,063.40 : 520,724.70 = 136,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,063.40/520,724.70 = 136,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,063.40x = 520,724.70 × 136,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,063.40x = 71,260,071,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,260,071,258.64/347,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,322.92

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