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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,647.80, 520,047.30 and 196,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,647.80, 520,047.30 and 196,959.80 is: 295,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,647.80 : 520,047.30 = 196,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,647.80/520,047.30 = 196,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,647.80x = 520,047.30 × 196,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,647.80x = 102,428,412,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428,412,198.54/346,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,482.65

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