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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,063.40, 510,095.10 and 287,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,063.40, 510,095.10 and 287,575.40 is: 431,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,063.40 : 510,095.10 = 287,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,063.40/510,095.10 = 287,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,063.40x = 510,095.10 × 287,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,063.40x = 146,690,802,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,690,802,420.54/340,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,363.10

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