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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,295.40, 512,364.30 and 214,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,295.40, 512,364.30 and 214,935.40 is: 322,668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,295.40 : 512,364.30 = 214,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,295.40/512,364.30 = 214,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,295.40x = 512,364.30 × 214,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,295.40x = 110,125,225,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,125,225,766.22/341,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,668.36

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