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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,591.84, 519,665.20 and 144,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,591.84, 519,665.20 and 144,328 is: 216,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,591.84 : 519,665.20 = 144,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,591.84/519,665.20 = 144,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,591.84x = 519,665.20 × 144,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,591.84x = 75,002,238,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002,238,985.60/346,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,399.32

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