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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,731.80, 520,097.70 and 199,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,731.80, 520,097.70 and 199,275.80 is: 298,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,731.80 : 520,097.70 = 199,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,731.80/520,097.70 = 199,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,731.80x = 520,097.70 × 199,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,731.80x = 103,642,885,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,642,885,245.66/346,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,913.70

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