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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,977.34, 470,750.35 and 303,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,977.34, 470,750.35 and 303,146.92 is: 418,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,977.34 : 470,750.35 = 303,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,977.34/470,750.35 = 303,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,977.34x = 470,750.35 × 303,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,977.34x = 142,706,518,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706,518,691.42/340,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,522.00

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