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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,607.70, 512,411.55 and 315,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,607.70, 512,411.55 and 315,946.90 is: 473,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,607.70 : 512,411.55 = 315,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,607.70/512,411.55 = 315,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,607.70x = 512,411.55 × 315,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,607.70x = 161,894,840,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,894,840,746.70/341,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,920.35

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