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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,449.80, 519,285.90 and 146,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,449.80, 519,285.90 and 146,736.20 is: 219,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,449.80 : 519,285.90 = 146,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,449.80/519,285.90 = 146,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,449.80x = 519,285.90 × 146,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,449.80x = 76,198,039,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,198,039,679.58/346,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,939.63

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