Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,688, 520,032 and 84,032
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,688, 520,032 and 84,032 is: 126,048
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,688 : 520,032 = 84,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,688/520,032 = 84,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,688x = 520,032 × 84,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,688x = 43,699,329,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,699,329,024/346,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,048
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