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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,507.01, 520,577.08 and 228,818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,507.01, 520,577.08 and 228,818.52 is: 342,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,507.01 : 520,577.08 = 228,818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,507.01/520,577.08 = 228,818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,507.01x = 520,577.08 × 228,818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,507.01x = 119,117,676,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,117,676,419.48/347,507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,777.77

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