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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,346.80, 557,020.20 and 347,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,346.80, 557,020.20 and 347,727.20 is: 521,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,346.80 : 557,020.20 = 347,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,346.80/557,020.20 = 347,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,346.80x = 557,020.20 × 347,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,346.80x = 193,691,074,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,691,074,489.44/371,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,590.80

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