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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,930.80, 520,050.60 and 159,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,930.80, 520,050.60 and 159,615.60 is: 239,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,930.80 : 520,050.60 = 159,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,930.80/520,050.60 = 159,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,930.80x = 520,050.60 × 159,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,930.80x = 83,008,188,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,008,188,549.36/346,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,264.40

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