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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,279.40, 520,919.10 and 214,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,279.40, 520,919.10 and 214,309.80 is: 321,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,279.40 : 520,919.10 = 214,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,279.40/520,919.10 = 214,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,279.40x = 520,919.10 × 214,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,279.40x = 111,638,068,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,638,068,137.18/347,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,464.70

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