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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,665.20, 520,720.20 and 301,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,665.20, 520,720.20 and 301,009.20 is: 450,840.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,665.20 : 520,720.20 = 301,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,665.20/520,720.20 = 301,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,665.20x = 520,720.20 × 301,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,665.20x = 156,741,570,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741,570,825.84/347,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,840.55

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