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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,712.80, 520,069.20 and 313,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,712.80, 520,069.20 and 313,535.20 is: 470,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,712.80 : 520,069.20 = 313,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,712.80/520,069.20 = 313,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,712.80x = 520,069.20 × 313,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,712.80x = 163,060,000,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,060,000,635.84/346,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,302.80

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