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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,954.80, 522,004.20 and 198,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,954.80, 522,004.20 and 198,266.80 is: 297,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,954.80 : 522,004.20 = 198,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,954.80/522,004.20 = 198,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,954.80x = 522,004.20 × 198,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,954.80x = 103,496,102,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,496,102,320.56/347,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,441.23

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