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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,344.80, 734,017.20 and 347,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,344.80, 734,017.20 and 347,627.20 is: 521,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,344.80 : 734,017.20 = 347,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,344.80/734,017.20 = 347,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,344.80x = 734,017.20 × 347,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,344.80x = 255,164,343,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,164,343,987.84/489,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,440.80

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