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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,272.80, 519,409.20 and 287,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,272.80, 519,409.20 and 287,175.20 is: 430,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,272.80 : 519,409.20 = 287,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,272.80/519,409.20 = 287,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,272.80x = 519,409.20 × 287,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,272.80x = 149,161,440,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,161,440,891.84/346,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,762.80

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