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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,990.01, 512,983.98 and 240,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,990.01, 512,983.98 and 240,369.69 is: 360,553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,990.01 : 512,983.98 = 240,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,990.01/512,983.98 = 240,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,990.01x = 512,983.98 × 240,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,990.01x = 123,305,800,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305,800,247.57/341,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,553.81

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