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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,871.55, 512,807.33 and 303,489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,871.55, 512,807.33 and 303,489.70 is: 455,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,871.55 : 512,807.33 = 303,489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,871.55/512,807.33 = 303,489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,871.55x = 512,807.33 × 303,489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,871.55x = 155,631,741,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,631,741,222.05/341,871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,234.55

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