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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,554.80, 521,332.20 and 342,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,554.80, 521,332.20 and 342,889.20 is: 514,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,554.80 : 521,332.20 = 342,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,554.80/521,332.20 = 342,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,554.80x = 521,332.20 × 342,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,554.80x = 178,759,180,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,759,180,992.24/347,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,333.80

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