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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,812.80, 520,219.20 and 196,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,812.80, 520,219.20 and 196,995.20 is: 295,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,812.80 : 520,219.20 = 196,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,812.80/520,219.20 = 196,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,812.80x = 520,219.20 × 196,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,812.80x = 102,480,685,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480,685,347.84/346,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,492.80

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