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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,864.80, 521,505.60 and 181,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,864.80, 521,505.60 and 181,652.80 is: 272,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,864.80 : 521,505.60 = 181,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,864.80/521,505.60 = 181,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,864.80x = 521,505.60 × 181,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,864.80x = 94,732,952,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,732,952,455.68/347,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,326.93

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