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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,804.64, 520,206.96 and 97,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,804.64, 520,206.96 and 97,486.64 is: 146,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,804.64 : 520,206.96 = 97,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,804.64/520,206.96 = 97,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,804.64x = 520,206.96 × 97,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,804.64x = 50,713,228,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713,228,635.01/346,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,229.96

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