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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,947.94, 520,039.30 and 226,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,947.94, 520,039.30 and 226,955.08 is: 340,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,947.94 : 520,039.30 = 226,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,947.94/520,039.30 = 226,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,947.94x = 520,039.30 × 226,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,947.94x = 118,025,560,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,025,560,934.64/346,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,182.34

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