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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,309.80, 520,964.70 and 197,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,309.80, 520,964.70 and 197,492.20 is: 296,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,309.80 : 520,964.70 = 197,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,309.80/520,964.70 = 197,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,309.80x = 520,964.70 × 197,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,309.80x = 102,886,464,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,886,464,725.34/347,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,238.30

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