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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,479.70, 512,219.55 and 164,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,479.70, 512,219.55 and 164,332.70 is: 246,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,479.70 : 512,219.55 = 164,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,479.70/512,219.55 = 164,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,479.70x = 512,219.55 × 164,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,479.70x = 84,174,421,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,174,421,644.29/341,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,499.05

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