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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,710.80, 520,066.20 and 196,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,710.80, 520,066.20 and 196,893.20 is: 295,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,710.80 : 520,066.20 = 196,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,710.80/520,066.20 = 196,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,710.80x = 520,066.20 × 196,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,710.80x = 102,397,498,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,397,498,329.84/346,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,339.80

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