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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,999.20, 519,721.20 and 284,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,999.20, 519,721.20 and 284,791.20 is: 426,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,999.20 : 519,721.20 = 284,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,999.20/519,721.20 = 284,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,999.20x = 519,721.20 × 284,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,999.20x = 148,012,024,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,012,024,213.44/346,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,548.60

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