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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,372.80, 521,059.20 and 205,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,372.80, 521,059.20 and 205,655.20 is: 308,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,372.80 : 521,059.20 = 205,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,372.80/521,059.20 = 205,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,372.80x = 521,059.20 × 205,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,372.80x = 107,158,533,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,158,533,987.84/347,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,482.80

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