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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,679.82, 510,632.22 and 207,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,679.82, 510,632.22 and 207,266 is: 310,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,679.82 : 510,632.22 = 207,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,679.82/510,632.22 = 207,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,679.82x = 510,632.22 × 207,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,679.82x = 105,836,697,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836,697,710.52/340,679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,663.24

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