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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,895.70, 521,843.55 and 237,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,895.70, 521,843.55 and 237,303.70 is: 355,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,895.70 : 521,843.55 = 237,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,895.70/521,843.55 = 237,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,895.70x = 521,843.55 × 237,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,895.70x = 123,835,405,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,835,405,236.14/347,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,955.55

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