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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,729.30, 520,093.95 and 160,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,729.30, 520,093.95 and 160,105.30 is: 240,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,729.30 : 520,093.95 = 160,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,729.30/520,093.95 = 160,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,729.30x = 520,093.95 × 160,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,729.30x = 83,269,797,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269,797,892.94/346,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,157.95

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