Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,776, 520,164 and 97,458
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,776, 520,164 and 97,458 is: 146,187
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,776 : 520,164 = 97,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,776/520,164 = 97,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,776x = 520,164 × 97,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,776x = 50,694,143,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,694,143,112/346,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,187
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