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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,364.20, 510,740.70 and 235,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,364.20, 510,740.70 and 235,258.60 is: 353,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,364.20 : 510,740.70 = 235,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,364.20/510,740.70 = 235,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,364.20x = 510,740.70 × 235,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,364.20x = 120,156,142,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,156,142,045.02/340,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,022.27

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