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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,281.40, 520,922.10 and 214,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,281.40, 520,922.10 and 214,311.80 is: 321,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,281.40 : 520,922.10 = 214,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,281.40/520,922.10 = 214,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,281.40x = 520,922.10 × 214,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,281.40x = 111,639,752,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,639,752,910.78/347,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,467.70

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