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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,159.36, 477,625.78 and 260,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,159.36, 477,625.78 and 260,210.26 is: 359,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,159.36 : 477,625.78 = 260,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,159.36/477,625.78 = 260,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,159.36x = 477,625.78 × 260,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,159.36x = 124,283,128,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,283,128,396.50/346,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,034.43

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