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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,963.91, 520,593.48 and 147,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,963.91, 520,593.48 and 147,327.26 is: 221,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,963.91 : 520,593.48 = 147,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,963.91/520,593.48 = 147,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,963.91x = 520,593.48 × 147,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,963.91x = 76,697,608,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,697,608,379.30/346,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,053.57

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