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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,826.70, 631,240.05 and 346,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,826.70, 631,240.05 and 346,031.30 is: 519,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,826.70 : 631,240.05 = 346,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,826.70/631,240.05 = 346,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,826.70x = 631,240.05 × 346,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,826.70x = 218,428,815,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,428,815,113.57/420,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,046.95

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