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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,731.20, 520,096.80 and 180,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,731.20, 520,096.80 and 180,497.60 is: 270,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,731.20 : 520,096.80 = 180,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,731.20/520,096.80 = 180,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,731.20x = 520,096.80 × 180,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,731.20x = 93,876,224,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,876,224,167.68/346,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,746.40

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