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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,660.11, 516,675.02 and 144,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,660.11, 516,675.02 and 144,994.60 is: 217,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,660.11 : 516,675.02 = 144,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,660.11/516,675.02 = 144,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,660.11x = 516,675.02 × 144,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,660.11x = 74,915,085,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,915,085,838.23/344,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,359.32

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