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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,512.40, 510,768.60 and 305,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,512.40, 510,768.60 and 305,606.80 is: 458,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,512.40 : 510,768.60 = 305,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,512.40/510,768.60 = 305,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,512.40x = 510,768.60 × 305,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,512.40x = 156,094,357,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,094,357,386.48/340,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,410.20

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