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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,256.34, 510,498.99 and 150,690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,256.34, 510,498.99 and 150,690.42 is: 226,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,256.34 : 510,498.99 = 150,690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,256.34/510,498.99 = 150,690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,256.34x = 510,498.99 × 150,690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,256.34x = 76,927,307,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,927,307,212.68/340,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,086.33

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