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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,657.23, 712,603.67 and 340,442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,657.23, 712,603.67 and 340,442.31 is: 510,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,657.23 : 712,603.67 = 340,442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,657.23/712,603.67 = 340,442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,657.23x = 712,603.67 × 340,442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,657.23x = 242,600,437,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,600,437,827.07/475,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,032.06

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