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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,172.72, 520,858.92 and 110,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,172.72, 520,858.92 and 110,551.92 is: 165,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,172.72 : 520,858.92 = 110,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,172.72/520,858.92 = 110,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,172.72x = 520,858.92 × 110,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,172.72x = 57,581,953,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,581,953,655.13/347,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,859.67

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