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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,682.40, 520,023.60 and 160,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,682.40, 520,023.60 and 160,058.40 is: 240,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,682.40 : 520,023.60 = 160,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,682.40/520,023.60 = 160,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,682.40x = 520,023.60 × 160,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,682.40x = 83,234,145,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234,145,378.24/346,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,087.60

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