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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,994.78, 521,995.25 and 137,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,994.78, 521,995.25 and 137,632.74 is: 206,450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,994.78 : 521,995.25 = 137,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,994.78/521,995.25 = 137,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,994.78x = 521,995.25 × 137,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,994.78x = 71,843,636,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843,636,524.49/347,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,450.33

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