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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,699.40, 520,049.10 and 290,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,699.40, 520,049.10 and 290,712.20 is: 436,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,699.40 : 520,049.10 = 290,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,699.40/520,049.10 = 290,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,699.40x = 520,049.10 × 290,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,699.40x = 151,184,617,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,184,617,969.02/346,699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,068.30

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