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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,273.67, 520,555.29 and 234,965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,273.67, 520,555.29 and 234,965.75 is: 352,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,273.67 : 520,555.29 = 234,965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,273.67/520,555.29 = 234,965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,273.67x = 520,555.29 × 234,965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,273.67x = 122,312,664,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312,664,131.32/347,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,208.29

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