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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,423.70, 512,135.55 and 119,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,423.70, 512,135.55 and 119,807.70 is: 179,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,423.70 : 512,135.55 = 119,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,423.70/512,135.55 = 119,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,423.70x = 512,135.55 × 119,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,423.70x = 61,357,782,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357,782,333.74/341,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,711.55

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