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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,003.70, 510,005.55 and 204,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,003.70, 510,005.55 and 204,701.30 is: 307,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,003.70 : 510,005.55 = 204,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,003.70/510,005.55 = 204,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,003.70x = 510,005.55 × 204,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,003.70x = 104,398,799,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,398,799,092.22/340,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,051.95

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