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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,708.70, 520,063.05 and 160,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,708.70, 520,063.05 and 160,084.70 is: 240,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,708.70 : 520,063.05 = 160,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,708.70/520,063.05 = 160,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,708.70x = 520,063.05 × 160,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,708.70x = 83,254,137,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,137,340.34/346,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,127.05

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