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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,997.60, 512,996.40 and 230,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,997.60, 512,996.40 and 230,023.20 is: 345,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,997.60 : 512,996.40 = 230,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,997.60/512,996.40 = 230,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,997.60x = 512,996.40 × 230,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,997.60x = 118,001,073,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,001,073,516.48/341,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,034.80

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