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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,160.06, 510,131.82 and 112,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,160.06, 510,131.82 and 112,413.44 is: 168,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,160.06 : 510,131.82 = 112,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,160.06/510,131.82 = 112,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,160.06x = 510,131.82 × 112,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,160.06x = 57,345,672,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,672,739.66/340,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,584.38

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