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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,682.60, 533,987.10 and 346,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,682.60, 533,987.10 and 346,314.60 is: 518,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,682.60 : 533,987.10 = 346,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,682.60/533,987.10 = 346,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,682.60x = 533,987.10 × 346,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,682.60x = 184,927,528,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,927,528,941.66/356,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,465.24

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