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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,260.70, 520,071.85 and 214,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,260.70, 520,071.85 and 214,550.30 is: 321,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,260.70 : 520,071.85 = 214,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,260.70/520,071.85 = 214,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,260.70x = 520,071.85 × 214,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,260.70x = 111,581,571,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,581,571,439.06/347,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,319.32

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