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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,814.40, 521,721.60 and 331,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,814.40, 521,721.60 and 331,484.80 is: 497,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,814.40 : 521,721.60 = 331,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,814.40/521,721.60 = 331,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,814.40x = 521,721.60 × 331,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,814.40x = 172,942,780,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,942,780,231.68/347,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,227.20

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