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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,681.10, 520,072.05 and 147,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,681.10, 520,072.05 and 147,001.10 is: 220,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,681.10 : 520,072.05 = 147,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,681.10/520,072.05 = 147,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,681.10x = 520,072.05 × 147,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,681.10x = 76,451,163,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451,163,429.26/346,681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,523.02

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