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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,330.80, 519,496.20 and 287,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,330.80, 519,496.20 and 287,233.20 is: 430,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,330.80 : 519,496.20 = 287,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,330.80/519,496.20 = 287,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,330.80x = 519,496.20 × 287,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,330.80x = 149,216,555,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,216,555,913.84/346,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,849.80

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