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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,680.64, 520,072.80 and 147,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,680.64, 520,072.80 and 147,001.60 is: 220,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,680.64 : 520,072.80 = 147,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,680.64/520,072.80 = 147,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,680.64x = 520,072.80 × 147,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,680.64x = 76,451,533,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451,533,716.48/346,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,524.38

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