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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,966.28, 510,445.38 and 301,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,966.28, 510,445.38 and 301,565.76 is: 450,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,966.28 : 510,445.38 = 301,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,966.28/510,445.38 = 301,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,966.28x = 510,445.38 × 301,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,966.28x = 153,932,848,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,932,848,958.19/341,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,140.43

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