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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,337.74, 1,021,137.18 and 343,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,337.74, 1,021,137.18 and 343,614.86 is: 515,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,337.74 : 1,021,137.18 = 343,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,337.74/1,021,137.18 = 343,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,337.74x = 1,021,137.18 × 343,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,337.74x = 350,877,902,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,877,902,322.74/680,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,740.76

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