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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,163.59, 510,904.40 and 214,489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,163.59, 510,904.40 and 214,489.58 is: 321,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,163.59 : 510,904.40 = 214,489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,163.59/510,904.40 = 214,489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,163.59x = 510,904.40 × 214,489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,163.59x = 109,583,666,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,583,666,549.18/341,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,205.64

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