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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,298.52, 519,467.48 and 96,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,298.52, 519,467.48 and 96,999.96 is: 145,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,298.52 : 519,467.48 = 96,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,298.52/519,467.48 = 96,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,298.52x = 519,467.48 × 96,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,298.52x = 50,388,324,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,388,324,781.30/346,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,505.46

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