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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,031.70, 519,047.55 and 212,478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,031.70, 519,047.55 and 212,478.90 is: 318,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,031.70 : 519,047.55 = 212,478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,031.70/519,047.55 = 212,478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,031.70x = 519,047.55 × 212,478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,031.70x = 110,286,652,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,286,652,471.70/346,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,718.35

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