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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,794.40, 521,691.60 and 331,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,794.40, 521,691.60 and 331,464.80 is: 497,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,794.40 : 521,691.60 = 331,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,794.40/521,691.60 = 331,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,794.40x = 521,691.60 × 331,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,794.40x = 172,922,401,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,922,401,855.68/347,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,197.20

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