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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,104.63, 520,668.40 and 119,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,104.63, 520,668.40 and 119,397.96 is: 179,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,104.63 : 520,668.40 = 119,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,104.63/520,668.40 = 119,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,104.63x = 520,668.40 × 119,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,104.63x = 62,166,744,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166,744,497.97/347,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,100.88

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