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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,691.80, 520,037.70 and 290,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,691.80, 520,037.70 and 290,704.60 is: 436,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,691.80 : 520,037.70 = 290,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,691.80/520,037.70 = 290,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,691.80x = 520,037.70 × 290,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,691.80x = 151,177,351,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,177,351,563.42/346,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,056.90

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