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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,876.66, 520,303.10 and 147,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,876.66, 520,303.10 and 147,068.38 is: 220,597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,876.66 : 520,303.10 = 147,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,876.66/520,303.10 = 147,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,876.66x = 520,303.10 × 147,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,876.66x = 76,520,134,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520,134,025.98/346,876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,597.53

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