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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,714.90, 520,072.35 and 97,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,714.90, 520,072.35 and 97,396.90 is: 146,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,714.90 : 520,072.35 = 97,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,714.90/520,072.35 = 97,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,714.90x = 520,072.35 × 97,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,714.90x = 50,653,434,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653,434,665.72/346,714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,095.35

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