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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,284.40, 520,926.60 and 125,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,284.40, 520,926.60 and 125,639.60 is: 188,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,284.40 : 520,926.60 = 125,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,284.40/520,926.60 = 125,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,284.40x = 520,926.60 × 125,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,284.40x = 65,449,009,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,449,009,653.36/347,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,459.40

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