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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,283.60, 520,925.40 and 304,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,283.60, 520,925.40 and 304,429.20 is: 456,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,283.60 : 520,925.40 = 304,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,283.60/520,925.40 = 304,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,283.60x = 520,925.40 × 304,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,283.60x = 158,584,902,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,584,902,781.68/347,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,643.80

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