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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,334.80, 521,002.20 and 160,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,334.80, 521,002.20 and 160,710.80 is: 241,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,334.80 : 521,002.20 = 160,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,334.80/521,002.20 = 160,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,334.80x = 521,002.20 × 160,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,334.80x = 83,730,680,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,730,680,363.76/347,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,066.20

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