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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,254.80, 982,914.60 and 340,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,254.80, 982,914.60 and 340,326.80 is: 510,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,254.80 : 982,914.60 = 340,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,254.80/982,914.60 = 340,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,254.80x = 982,914.60 × 340,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,254.80x = 334,512,180,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,512,180,491.28/655,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,507.03

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