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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,672.40, 521,508.60 and 312,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,672.40, 521,508.60 and 312,680.40 is: 469,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,672.40 : 521,508.60 = 312,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,672.40/521,508.60 = 312,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,672.40x = 521,508.60 × 312,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,672.40x = 163,065,517,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,065,517,651.44/347,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,020.60

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