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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,297.60, 520,071.60 and 277,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,297.60, 520,071.60 and 277,313.60 is: 415,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,297.60 : 520,071.60 = 277,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,297.60/520,071.60 = 277,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,297.60x = 520,071.60 × 277,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,297.60x = 144,222,927,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,222,927,653.76/347,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,271.88

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