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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,674.60, 521,511.90 and 223,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,674.60, 521,511.90 and 223,258.60 is: 334,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,674.60 : 521,511.90 = 223,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,674.60/521,511.90 = 223,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,674.60x = 521,511.90 × 223,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,674.60x = 116,432,016,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,432,016,677.34/347,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,887.90

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