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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,301.80, 519,063.90 and 146,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,301.80, 519,063.90 and 146,588.20 is: 219,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,301.80 : 519,063.90 = 146,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,301.80/519,063.90 = 146,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,301.80x = 519,063.90 × 146,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,301.80x = 76,088,642,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088,642,785.98/346,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,717.72

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