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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,730.90, 520,096.35 and 294,242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,730.90, 520,096.35 and 294,242.90 is: 441,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,730.90 : 520,096.35 = 294,242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,730.90/520,096.35 = 294,242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,730.90x = 520,096.35 × 294,242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,730.90x = 153,034,658,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,034,658,303.42/346,730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,364.35

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