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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,966.80, 520,450.20 and 206,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,966.80, 520,450.20 and 206,998.80 is: 310,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,966.80 : 520,450.20 = 206,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,966.80/520,450.20 = 206,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,966.80x = 520,450.20 × 206,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,966.80x = 107,732,566,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,732,566,859.76/346,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,498.20

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