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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,479.28, 512,049.42 and 116,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,479.28, 512,049.42 and 116,775.96 is: 175,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,479.28 : 512,049.42 = 116,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,479.28/512,049.42 = 116,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,479.28x = 512,049.42 × 116,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,479.28x = 59,795,062,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795,062,587.94/341,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,105.98

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