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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,164.59, 510,905.89 and 214,490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,164.59, 510,905.89 and 214,490.58 is: 321,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,164.59 : 510,905.89 = 214,490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,164.59/510,905.89 = 214,490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,164.59x = 510,905.89 × 214,490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,164.59x = 109,584,500,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,584,500,671.52/341,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,207.14

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