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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,945.93, 520,036.30 and 226,953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,945.93, 520,036.30 and 226,953.07 is: 340,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,945.93 : 520,036.30 = 226,953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,945.93/520,036.30 = 226,953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,945.93x = 520,036.30 × 226,953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,945.93x = 118,023,834,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,023,834,796.44/346,945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,179.33

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