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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.26, 512,006.90 and 340,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.26, 512,006.90 and 340,682.75 is: 469,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.26 : 512,006.90 = 340,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.26/512,006.90 = 340,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.26x = 512,006.90 × 340,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.26x = 174,431,918,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,431,918,287.58/371,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,899.33

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