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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,486.80, 521,230.20 and 328,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,486.80, 521,230.20 and 328,133.20 is: 492,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,486.80 : 521,230.20 = 328,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,486.80/521,230.20 = 328,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,486.80x = 521,230.20 × 328,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,486.80x = 171,032,933,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,032,933,462.64/347,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,199.80

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