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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,259.20, 520,069.60 and 214,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,259.20, 520,069.60 and 214,548.80 is: 321,317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,259.20 : 520,069.60 = 214,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,259.20/520,069.60 = 214,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,259.20x = 520,069.60 × 214,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,259.20x = 111,580,308,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,580,308,596.48/347,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,317.07

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