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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,502.10, 519,753.15 and 228,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,502.10, 519,753.15 and 228,306.90 is: 342,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,502.10 : 519,753.15 = 228,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,502.10/519,753.15 = 228,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,502.10x = 519,753.15 × 228,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,502.10x = 118,663,230,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,663,230,441.74/346,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,460.35

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