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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,005.20, 519,007.80 and 212,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,005.20, 519,007.80 and 212,452.40 is: 318,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,005.20 : 519,007.80 = 212,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,005.20/519,007.80 = 212,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,005.20x = 519,007.80 × 212,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,005.20x = 110,264,452,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,264,452,728.72/346,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,678.60

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