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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,168.31, 514,028.32 and 275,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,168.31, 514,028.32 and 275,333.08 is: 412,418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,168.31 : 514,028.32 = 275,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,168.31/514,028.32 = 275,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,168.31x = 514,028.32 × 275,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,168.31x = 141,529,000,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,529,000,552.83/343,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,418.62

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