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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,271.80, 520,907.70 and 305,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,271.80, 520,907.70 and 305,799.80 is: 458,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,271.80 : 520,907.70 = 305,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,271.80/520,907.70 = 305,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,271.80x = 520,907.70 × 305,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,271.80x = 159,293,470,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,293,470,478.46/347,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,699.70

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