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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,672.40, 521,508.60 and 268,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,672.40, 521,508.60 and 268,940.40 is: 403,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,672.40 : 521,508.60 = 268,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,672.40/521,508.60 = 268,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,672.40x = 521,508.60 × 268,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,672.40x = 140,254,731,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,254,731,487.44/347,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,410.60

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