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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,292.40, 512,359.80 and 214,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,292.40, 512,359.80 and 214,932.40 is: 322,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,292.40 : 512,359.80 = 214,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,292.40/512,359.80 = 214,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,292.40x = 512,359.80 × 214,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,292.40x = 110,122,721,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,122,721,477.52/341,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,663.86

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