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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,580.64, 469,981.44 and 250,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,580.64, 469,981.44 and 250,315.68 is: 345,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,580.64 : 469,981.44 = 250,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,580.64/469,981.44 = 250,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,580.64x = 469,981.44 × 250,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,580.64x = 117,643,723,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,643,723,740.98/340,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,421.05

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