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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,665.60, 520,048.80 and 146,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,665.60, 520,048.80 and 146,985.60 is: 220,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,665.60 : 520,048.80 = 146,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,665.60/520,048.80 = 146,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,665.60x = 520,048.80 × 146,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,665.60x = 76,439,684,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,439,684,897.28/346,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,499.77

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