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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,570.91, 680,781.44 and 340,670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,570.91, 680,781.44 and 340,670.45 is: 469,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,570.91 : 680,781.44 = 340,670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,570.91/680,781.44 = 340,670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,570.91x = 680,781.44 × 340,670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,570.91x = 231,922,117,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,922,117,813.10/493,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,886.12

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