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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,117.96, 519,231.84 and 146,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,117.96, 519,231.84 and 146,439.84 is: 219,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,117.96 : 519,231.84 = 146,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,117.96/519,231.84 = 146,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,117.96x = 519,231.84 × 146,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,117.96x = 76,036,228,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,036,228,970.48/346,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,682.99

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