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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,164.16, 519,905.30 and 240,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,164.16, 519,905.30 and 240,248.52 is: 359,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,164.16 : 519,905.30 = 240,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,164.16/519,905.30 = 240,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,164.16x = 519,905.30 × 240,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,164.16x = 124,906,477,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,906,477,663.91/347,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,790.82

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