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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,366.82, 521,299.08 and 147,827.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,366.82, 521,299.08 and 147,827.37 is: 221,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,366.82 : 521,299.08 = 147,827.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,366.82/521,299.08 = 147,827.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,366.82x = 521,299.08 × 147,827.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,366.82x = 77,062,271,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062,271,979.82/347,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,846.96

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