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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,281.60, 520,922.40 and 304,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,281.60, 520,922.40 and 304,427.20 is: 456,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,281.60 : 520,922.40 = 304,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,281.60/520,922.40 = 304,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,281.60x = 520,922.40 × 304,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,281.60x = 158,582,947,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,582,947,649.28/347,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,640.80

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