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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,726.80, 520,090.20 and 189,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,726.80, 520,090.20 and 189,262.80 is: 283,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,726.80 : 520,090.20 = 189,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,726.80/520,090.20 = 189,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,726.80x = 520,090.20 × 189,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,726.80x = 98,433,727,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433,727,504.56/346,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,894.20

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