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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,774.80, 521,662.20 and 269,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,774.80, 521,662.20 and 269,042.80 is: 403,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,774.80 : 521,662.20 = 269,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,774.80/521,662.20 = 269,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,774.80x = 521,662.20 × 269,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,774.80x = 140,349,458,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349,458,942.16/347,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,564.20

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