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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,272.40, 520,908.60 and 239,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,272.40, 520,908.60 and 239,963.60 is: 359,945.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,272.40 : 520,908.60 = 239,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,272.40/520,908.60 = 239,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,272.40x = 520,908.60 × 239,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,272.40x = 124,999,102,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,999,102,926.96/347,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,945.40

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