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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,872.05, 512,808.08 and 303,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,872.05, 512,808.08 and 303,490.20 is: 455,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,872.05 : 512,808.08 = 303,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,872.05/512,808.08 = 303,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,872.05x = 512,808.08 × 303,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,872.05x = 155,632,225,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,632,225,243.37/341,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,235.30

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