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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,096.80, 519,145.20 and 331,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,096.80, 519,145.20 and 331,041.60 is: 496,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,096.80 : 519,145.20 = 331,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,096.80/519,145.20 = 331,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,096.80x = 519,145.20 × 331,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,096.80x = 171,858,657,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,858,657,640.32/346,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,562.40

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