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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,658.23, 712,605.16 and 340,443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,658.23, 712,605.16 and 340,443.31 is: 510,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,658.23 : 712,605.16 = 340,443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,658.23/712,605.16 = 340,443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,658.23x = 712,605.16 × 340,443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,658.23x = 242,601,659,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,601,659,393.48/475,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,033.56

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