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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,007.76, 519,216.60 and 146,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,007.76, 519,216.60 and 146,317.20 is: 219,562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,007.76 : 519,216.60 = 146,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,007.76/519,216.60 = 146,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,007.76x = 519,216.60 × 146,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,007.76x = 75,970,319,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,970,319,105.52/346,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,562.47

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