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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,722.70, 520,084.05 and 228,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,722.70, 520,084.05 and 228,624.70 is: 342,937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,722.70 : 520,084.05 = 228,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,722.70/520,084.05 = 228,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,722.70x = 520,084.05 × 228,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,722.70x = 118,904,059,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,904,059,906.04/346,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,937.05

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