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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,427.80, 557,141.70 and 347,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,427.80, 557,141.70 and 347,808.20 is: 521,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,427.80 : 557,141.70 = 347,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,427.80/557,141.70 = 347,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,427.80x = 557,141.70 × 347,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,427.80x = 193,778,451,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,778,451,821.94/371,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,712.30

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