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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,741.80, 532,112.70 and 347,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,741.80, 532,112.70 and 347,743.40 is: 521,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,741.80 : 532,112.70 = 347,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,741.80/532,112.70 = 347,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,741.80x = 532,112.70 × 347,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,741.80x = 185,038,679,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,038,679,481.18/354,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,615.10

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