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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,321.60, 519,482.40 and 320,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,321.60, 519,482.40 and 320,660.80 is: 480,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,321.60 : 519,482.40 = 320,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,321.60/519,482.40 = 320,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,321.60x = 519,482.40 × 320,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,321.60x = 166,577,641,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,577,641,969.92/346,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,991.20

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