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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,439.80, 512,159.70 and 131,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,439.80, 512,159.70 and 131,082.80 is: 196,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,439.80 : 512,159.70 = 131,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,439.80/512,159.70 = 131,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,439.80x = 512,159.70 × 131,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,439.80x = 67,135,327,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135,327,523.16/341,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,624.20

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