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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,150.76, 844,756.50 and 340,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,150.76, 844,756.50 and 340,215.40 is: 469,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,150.76 : 844,756.50 = 340,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,150.76/844,756.50 = 340,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,150.76x = 844,756.50 × 340,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,150.76x = 287,399,170,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,399,170,550.10/612,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,490.83

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