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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,432.10, 512,148.15 and 164,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,432.10, 512,148.15 and 164,285.10 is: 246,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,432.10 : 512,148.15 = 164,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,432.10/512,148.15 = 164,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,432.10x = 512,148.15 × 164,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,432.10x = 84,138,310,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,138,310,037.57/341,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,427.65

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