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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,703.20, 521,943.60 and 269,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,703.20, 521,943.60 and 269,165.60 is: 404,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,703.20 : 521,943.60 = 269,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,703.20/521,943.60 = 269,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,703.20x = 521,943.60 × 269,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,703.20x = 140,489,262,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,489,262,260.16/347,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,049.38

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