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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,967.80, 520,062.90 and 147,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,967.80, 520,062.90 and 147,254.20 is: 220,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,967.80 : 520,062.90 = 147,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,967.80/520,062.90 = 147,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,967.80x = 520,062.90 × 147,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,967.80x = 76,581,446,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581,446,289.18/346,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,716.29

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