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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,546.08, 520,026.48 and 318,345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,546.08, 520,026.48 and 318,345.12 is: 477,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,546.08 : 520,026.48 = 318,345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,546.08/520,026.48 = 318,345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,546.08x = 520,026.48 × 318,345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,546.08x = 165,547,892,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547,892,178.78/346,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,708.17

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