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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,312.23, 510,152.90 and 150,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,312.23, 510,152.90 and 150,671.52 is: 225,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,312.23 : 510,152.90 = 150,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,312.23/510,152.90 = 150,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,312.23x = 510,152.90 × 150,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,312.23x = 76,865,512,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,865,512,122.05/340,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,867.62

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