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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,863.66, 520,283.61 and 147,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,863.66, 520,283.61 and 147,055.38 is: 220,578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,863.66 : 520,283.61 = 147,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,863.66/520,283.61 = 147,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,863.66x = 520,283.61 × 147,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,863.66x = 76,510,503,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510,503,976.32/346,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,578.03

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