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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,462.28, 520,514.64 and 239,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,462.28, 520,514.64 and 239,372.56 is: 358,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,462.28 : 520,514.64 = 239,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,462.28/520,514.64 = 239,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,462.28x = 520,514.64 × 239,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,462.28x = 124,596,921,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,596,921,894.28/347,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,591.22

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