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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,474.80, 521,212.20 and 328,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,474.80, 521,212.20 and 328,121.20 is: 492,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,474.80 : 521,212.20 = 328,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,474.80/521,212.20 = 328,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,474.80x = 521,212.20 × 328,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,474.80x = 171,020,772,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,020,772,518.64/347,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,181.80

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