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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,730.60, 521,442.30 and 160,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,730.60, 521,442.30 and 160,799.40 is: 241,128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,730.60 : 521,442.30 = 160,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,730.60/521,442.30 = 160,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,730.60x = 521,442.30 × 160,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,730.60x = 83,847,608,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,847,608,974.62/347,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,128.07

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