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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,577.04, 520,069.68 and 146,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,577.04, 520,069.68 and 146,882.88 is: 220,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,577.04 : 520,069.68 = 146,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,577.04/520,069.68 = 146,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,577.04x = 520,069.68 × 146,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,577.04x = 76,389,332,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,389,332,399.08/346,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,410.83

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