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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,466.30, 537,991.05 and 346,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,466.30, 537,991.05 and 346,802.30 is: 520,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,466.30 : 537,991.05 = 346,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,466.30/537,991.05 = 346,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,466.30x = 537,991.05 × 346,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,466.30x = 186,576,533,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,576,533,519.42/358,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,485.56

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