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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,484.40, 512,226.60 and 307,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,484.40, 512,226.60 and 307,658.80 is: 461,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,484.40 : 512,226.60 = 307,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,484.40/512,226.60 = 307,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,484.40x = 512,226.60 × 307,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,484.40x = 157,591,021,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,591,021,084.08/341,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,488.20

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