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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,232.40, 519,348.60 and 283,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,232.40, 519,348.60 and 283,246.80 is: 424,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,232.40 : 519,348.60 = 283,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,232.40/519,348.60 = 283,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,232.40x = 519,348.60 × 283,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,232.40x = 147,103,829,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,103,829,034.48/346,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,870.20

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