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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,964.80, 520,058.40 and 147,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,964.80, 520,058.40 and 147,251.20 is: 220,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,964.80 : 520,058.40 = 147,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,964.80/520,058.40 = 147,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,964.80x = 520,058.40 × 147,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,964.80x = 76,579,223,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,579,223,470.08/346,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,711.79

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