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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,281.60, 520,922.40 and 264,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,281.60, 520,922.40 and 264,337.60 is: 396,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,281.60 : 520,922.40 = 264,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,281.60/520,922.40 = 264,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,281.60x = 520,922.40 × 264,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,281.60x = 137,699,377,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,699,377,002.24/347,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,506.40

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