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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,676.80, 520,015.20 and 290,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,676.80, 520,015.20 and 290,689.60 is: 436,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,676.80 : 520,015.20 = 290,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,676.80/520,015.20 = 290,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,676.80x = 520,015.20 × 290,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,676.80x = 151,163,010,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,163,010,481.92/346,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,034.40

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