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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,672.60, 520,059.30 and 146,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,672.60, 520,059.30 and 146,992.60 is: 220,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,672.60 : 520,059.30 = 146,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,672.60/520,059.30 = 146,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,672.60x = 520,059.30 × 146,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,672.60x = 76,444,868,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444,868,661.18/346,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,510.27

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