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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,222.75, 512,022.72 and 340,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,222.75, 512,022.72 and 340,694.22 is: 469,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,222.75 : 512,022.72 = 340,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,222.75/512,022.72 = 340,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,222.75x = 512,022.72 × 340,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,222.75x = 174,443,180,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,443,180,693.88/371,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,915.12

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