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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,252.80, 520,879.20 and 207,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,252.80, 520,879.20 and 207,284.80 is: 310,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,252.80 : 520,879.20 = 207,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,252.80/520,879.20 = 207,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,252.80x = 520,879.20 × 207,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,252.80x = 107,970,340,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,970,340,796.16/347,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,927.20

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