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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,544.64, 510,883.92 and 140,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,544.64, 510,883.92 and 140,757.60 is: 211,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,544.64 : 510,883.92 = 140,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,544.64/510,883.92 = 140,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,544.64x = 510,883.92 × 140,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,544.64x = 71,910,794,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910,794,457.79/340,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,164.08

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