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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,695.40, 520,043.10 and 290,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,695.40, 520,043.10 and 290,708.20 is: 436,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,695.40 : 520,043.10 = 290,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,695.40/520,043.10 = 290,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,695.40x = 520,043.10 × 290,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,695.40x = 151,180,793,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,180,793,523.42/346,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,062.30

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