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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,649.80, 520,023.30 and 136,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,649.80, 520,023.30 and 136,238.80 is: 204,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,649.80 : 520,023.30 = 136,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,649.80/520,023.30 = 136,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,649.80x = 520,023.30 × 136,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,649.80x = 70,847,350,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,847,350,364.04/346,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,377.30

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