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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.60, 512,230.80 and 216,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.60, 512,230.80 and 216,034.40 is: 323,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.60 : 512,230.80 = 216,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.60/512,230.80 = 216,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.60x = 512,230.80 × 216,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.60x = 110,659,473,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,659,473,539.52/342,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,560.41

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