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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,871.57, 520,196.63 and 110,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,871.57, 520,196.63 and 110,158.89 is: 165,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,871.57 : 520,196.63 = 110,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,871.57/520,196.63 = 110,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,871.57x = 520,196.63 × 110,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,871.57x = 57,304,281,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,304,281,460.65/346,871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,203.17

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