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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,670.80, 511,006.20 and 214,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,670.80, 511,006.20 and 214,699.60 is: 322,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,670.80 : 511,006.20 = 214,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,670.80/511,006.20 = 214,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,670.80x = 511,006.20 × 214,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,670.80x = 109,712,826,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,712,826,737.52/340,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,049.40

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