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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,772.80, 512,659.20 and 341,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,772.80, 512,659.20 and 341,772.80 is: 512,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,772.80 : 512,659.20 = 341,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,772.80/512,659.20 = 341,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,772.80x = 512,659.20 × 341,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,772.80x = 175,212,970,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,212,970,229.76/341,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,659.20

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