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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,726.20, 520,089.30 and 320,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,726.20, 520,089.30 and 320,806.20 is: 481,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,726.20 : 520,089.30 = 320,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,726.20/520,089.30 = 320,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,726.20x = 520,089.30 × 320,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,726.20x = 166,847,871,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,847,871,993.66/346,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,209.30

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