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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,036.73, 519,131.97 and 106,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,036.73, 519,131.97 and 106,183.98 is: 159,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,036.73 : 519,131.97 = 106,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,036.73/519,131.97 = 106,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,036.73x = 519,131.97 × 106,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,036.73x = 55,123,498,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,498,719.84/346,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,299.56

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