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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,031.40, 518,062.95 and 346,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,031.40, 518,062.95 and 346,031.40 is: 518,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,031.40 : 518,062.95 = 346,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,031.40/518,062.95 = 346,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,031.40x = 518,062.95 × 346,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,031.40x = 179,266,047,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,266,047,876.63/346,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,062.95

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