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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,700.13, 752,542.56 and 347,684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,700.13, 752,542.56 and 347,684.03 is: 521,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,700.13 : 752,542.56 = 347,684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,700.13/752,542.56 = 347,684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,700.13x = 752,542.56 × 347,684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,700.13x = 261,647,026,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,647,026,244.60/501,700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,520.75

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