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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,427.30, 512,140.95 and 235,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,427.30, 512,140.95 and 235,139.10 is: 352,708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,427.30 : 512,140.95 = 235,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,427.30/512,140.95 = 235,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,427.30x = 512,140.95 × 235,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,427.30x = 120,424,362,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,424,362,056.15/341,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,708.65

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