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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,670.20, 520,005.32 and 226,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,670.20, 520,005.32 and 226,827.84 is: 340,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,670.20 : 520,005.32 = 226,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,670.20/520,005.32 = 226,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,670.20x = 520,005.32 × 226,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,670.20x = 117,951,683,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,951,683,524.11/346,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,241.77

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