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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,925.30, 520,042.35 and 159,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,925.30, 520,042.35 and 159,610.10 is: 239,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,925.30 : 520,042.35 = 159,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,925.30/520,042.35 = 159,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,925.30x = 520,042.35 × 159,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,925.30x = 83,004,011,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,004,011,487.74/346,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,256.15

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