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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,714.80, 520,072.20 and 160,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,714.80, 520,072.20 and 160,090.80 is: 240,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,714.80 : 520,072.20 = 160,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,714.80/520,072.20 = 160,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,714.80x = 520,072.20 × 160,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,714.80x = 83,258,774,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,774,555.76/346,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,136.20

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