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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,861.76, 520,292.76 and 97,543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,861.76, 520,292.76 and 97,543.76 is: 146,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,861.76 : 520,292.76 = 97,543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,861.76/520,292.76 = 97,543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,861.76x = 520,292.76 × 97,543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,861.76x = 50,751,312,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751,312,111.18/346,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,315.67

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