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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,687.80, 520,031.70 and 323,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,687.80, 520,031.70 and 323,359.80 is: 485,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,687.80 : 520,031.70 = 323,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,687.80/520,031.70 = 323,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,687.80x = 520,031.70 × 323,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,687.80x = 168,157,346,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,157,346,505.66/346,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,039.70

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