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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,274.70, 520,092.85 and 214,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,274.70, 520,092.85 and 214,564.30 is: 321,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,274.70 : 520,092.85 = 214,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,274.70/520,092.85 = 214,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,274.70x = 520,092.85 × 214,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,274.70x = 111,593,358,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,593,358,295.26/347,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,340.31

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