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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,261.20, 520,072.60 and 214,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,261.20, 520,072.60 and 214,550.80 is: 321,320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,261.20 : 520,072.60 = 214,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,261.20/520,072.60 = 214,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,261.20x = 520,072.60 × 214,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,261.20x = 111,581,992,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,581,992,388.08/347,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,320.07

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