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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,312.20, 520,968.30 and 254,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,312.20, 520,968.30 and 254,000.20 is: 381,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,312.20 : 520,968.30 = 254,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,312.20/520,968.30 = 254,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,312.20x = 520,968.30 × 254,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,312.20x = 132,326,052,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,326,052,393.66/347,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,000.30

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