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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,615.20, 520,936.80 and 276,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,615.20, 520,936.80 and 276,659.20 is: 414,602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,615.20 : 520,936.80 = 276,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,615.20/520,936.80 = 276,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,615.20x = 520,936.80 × 276,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,615.20x = 144,121,958,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,121,958,338.56/347,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,602.00

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