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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,304.72, 520,967.88 and 119,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,304.72, 520,967.88 and 119,598 is: 179,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,304.72 : 520,967.88 = 119,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,304.72/520,967.88 = 119,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,304.72x = 520,967.88 × 119,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,304.72x = 62,306,716,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,306,716,512.24/347,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,400.72

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