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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,671.20, 511,006.80 and 315,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,671.20, 511,006.80 and 315,010.40 is: 472,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,671.20 : 511,006.80 = 315,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,671.20/511,006.80 = 315,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,671.20x = 511,006.80 × 315,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,671.20x = 160,972,456,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,972,456,470.72/340,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,515.60

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