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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,729.68, 519,108.48 and 228,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,729.68, 519,108.48 and 228,044.16 is: 341,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,729.68 : 519,108.48 = 228,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,729.68/519,108.48 = 228,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,729.68x = 519,108.48 × 228,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,729.68x = 118,379,657,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,379,657,270.48/346,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,417.72

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