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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,685.60, 521,528.40 and 264,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,685.60, 521,528.40 and 264,741.60 is: 397,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,685.60 : 521,528.40 = 264,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,685.60/521,528.40 = 264,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,685.60x = 521,528.40 × 264,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,685.60x = 138,070,263,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,070,263,061.44/347,685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,112.40

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