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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,040.48, 511,562.40 and 88,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,040.48, 511,562.40 and 88,303.24 is: 132,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,040.48 : 511,562.40 = 88,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,040.48/511,562.40 = 88,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,040.48x = 511,562.40 × 88,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,040.48x = 45,172,617,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172,617,382.18/341,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,455.29

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