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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,822.40, 522,511.20 and 333,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,822.40, 522,511.20 and 333,652.80 is: 501,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,822.40 : 522,511.20 = 333,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,822.40/522,511.20 = 333,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,822.40x = 522,511.20 × 333,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,822.40x = 174,337,324,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,337,324,911.36/347,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,225.12

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