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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,636.40, 521,454.60 and 268,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,636.40, 521,454.60 and 268,904.40 is: 403,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,636.40 : 521,454.60 = 268,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,636.40/521,454.60 = 268,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,636.40x = 521,454.60 × 268,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,636.40x = 140,221,436,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,221,436,340.24/347,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,356.60

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