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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,452.80, 519,679.20 and 271,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,452.80, 519,679.20 and 271,803.20 is: 407,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,452.80 : 519,679.20 = 271,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,452.80/519,679.20 = 271,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,452.80x = 519,679.20 × 271,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,452.80x = 141,250,469,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,250,469,533.44/346,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,704.80

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