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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,266.40, 519,399.60 and 332,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,266.40, 519,399.60 and 332,442.40 is: 498,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,266.40 : 519,399.60 = 332,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,266.40/519,399.60 = 332,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,266.40x = 519,399.60 × 332,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,266.40x = 172,670,449,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,670,449,583.04/346,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,663.60

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