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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,867.70, 520,301.55 and 180,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,867.70, 520,301.55 and 180,634.10 is: 270,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,867.70 : 520,301.55 = 180,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,867.70/520,301.55 = 180,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,867.70x = 520,301.55 × 180,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,867.70x = 93,984,202,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,984,202,212.86/346,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,951.15

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