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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,444.60, 512,166.90 and 229,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,444.60, 512,166.90 and 229,470.20 is: 344,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,444.60 : 512,166.90 = 229,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,444.60/512,166.90 = 229,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,444.60x = 512,166.90 × 229,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,444.60x = 117,527,040,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,527,040,976.38/341,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,205.30

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