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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,721.80, 520,082.70 and 296,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,721.80, 520,082.70 and 296,955.40 is: 445,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,721.80 : 520,082.70 = 296,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,721.80/520,082.70 = 296,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,721.80x = 520,082.70 × 296,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,721.80x = 154,441,366,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,441,366,211.58/346,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,433.10

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