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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,227.52, 520,879.44 and 110,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,227.52, 520,879.44 and 110,514.74 is: 165,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,227.52 : 520,879.44 = 110,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,227.52/520,879.44 = 110,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,227.52x = 520,879.44 × 110,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,227.52x = 57,564,855,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,855,882.95/347,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,784.26

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