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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,869.60, 511,304.40 and 88,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,869.60, 511,304.40 and 88,149.60 is: 132,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,869.60 : 511,304.40 = 88,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,869.60/511,304.40 = 88,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,869.60x = 511,304.40 × 88,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,869.60x = 45,071,278,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,071,278,338.24/340,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,224.40

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