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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,266.80, 520,900.20 and 305,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,266.80, 520,900.20 and 305,794.80 is: 458,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,266.80 : 520,900.20 = 305,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,266.80/520,900.20 = 305,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,266.80x = 520,900.20 × 305,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,266.80x = 159,288,572,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,288,572,478.96/347,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,692.20

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