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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,759.31, 520,868.27 and 267,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,759.31, 520,868.27 and 267,204.35 is: 400,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,759.31 : 520,868.27 = 267,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,759.31/520,868.27 = 267,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,759.31x = 520,868.27 × 267,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,759.31x = 139,178,263,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,178,263,580.61/347,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,214.34

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