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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,231.52, 520,888.92 and 122,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,231.52, 520,888.92 and 122,545.52 is: 183,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,231.52 : 520,888.92 = 122,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,231.52/520,888.92 = 122,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,231.52x = 520,888.92 × 122,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,231.52x = 63,832,603,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832,603,563.64/347,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,832.98

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