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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,230.20, 520,067.70 and 268,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,230.20, 520,067.70 and 268,087.80 is: 401,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,230.20 : 520,067.70 = 268,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,230.20/520,067.70 = 268,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,230.20x = 520,067.70 × 268,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,230.20x = 139,423,805,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,423,805,544.06/347,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,531.33

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