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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,625.88, 510,486.12 and 180,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,625.88, 510,486.12 and 180,668.88 is: 270,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,625.88 : 510,486.12 = 180,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,625.88/510,486.12 = 180,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,625.88x = 510,486.12 × 180,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,625.88x = 92,228,955,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228,955,555.95/340,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,763.21

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