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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,673.60, 521,510.40 and 248,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,673.60, 521,510.40 and 248,140.80 is: 372,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,673.60 : 521,510.40 = 248,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,673.60/521,510.40 = 248,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,673.60x = 521,510.40 × 248,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,673.60x = 129,408,007,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,408,007,864.32/347,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,211.20

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