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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,370.08, 516,686.32 and 310,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,370.08, 516,686.32 and 310,974.56 is: 466,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,370.08 : 516,686.32 = 310,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,370.08/516,686.32 = 310,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,370.08x = 516,686.32 × 310,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,370.08x = 160,676,301,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,676,301,020.02/344,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,580.32

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