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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,176.26, 510,379.70 and 150,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,176.26, 510,379.70 and 150,610.48 is: 225,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,176.26 : 510,379.70 = 150,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,176.26/510,379.70 = 150,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,176.26x = 510,379.70 × 150,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,176.26x = 76,868,529,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,868,529,570.25/340,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,966.77

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