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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,672.60, 521,508.90 and 277,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,672.60, 521,508.90 and 277,688.60 is: 416,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,672.60 : 521,508.90 = 277,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,672.60/521,508.90 = 277,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,672.60x = 521,508.90 × 277,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,672.60x = 144,817,076,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,817,076,328.54/347,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,532.90

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