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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,711.70, 520,067.55 and 146,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,711.70, 520,067.55 and 146,998.10 is: 220,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,711.70 : 520,067.55 = 146,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,711.70/520,067.55 = 146,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,711.70x = 520,067.55 × 146,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,711.70x = 76,448,941,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448,941,721.66/346,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,497.15

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