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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,802.60, 521,703.90 and 214,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,802.60, 521,703.90 and 214,249.80 is: 321,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,802.60 : 521,703.90 = 214,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,802.60/521,703.90 = 214,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,802.60x = 521,703.90 × 214,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,802.60x = 111,774,956,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,774,956,234.22/347,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,374.70

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