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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,229.60, 519,344.40 and 228,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,229.60, 519,344.40 and 228,034.40 is: 342,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,229.60 : 519,344.40 = 228,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,229.60/519,344.40 = 228,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,229.60x = 519,344.40 × 228,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,229.60x = 118,428,388,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428,388,647.36/346,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,051.60

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