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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,802.70, 521,574.45 and 242,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,802.70, 521,574.45 and 242,308.30 is: 363,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,802.70 : 521,574.45 = 242,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,802.70/521,574.45 = 242,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,802.70x = 521,574.45 × 242,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,802.70x = 126,381,818,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,381,818,302.94/347,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,372.16

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