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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,903.84, 511,308.32 and 180,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,903.84, 511,308.32 and 180,909.76 is: 271,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,903.84 : 511,308.32 = 180,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,903.84/511,308.32 = 180,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,903.84x = 511,308.32 × 180,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,903.84x = 92,500,665,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,500,665,457.20/340,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,339.46

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