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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,216.33, 520,285.77 and 240,807.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,216.33, 520,285.77 and 240,807.84 is: 360,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,216.33 : 520,285.77 = 240,807.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,216.33/520,285.77 = 240,807.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,216.33x = 520,285.77 × 240,807.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,216.33x = 125,288,892,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,288,892,456.44/347,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,838.14

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