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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,497.95, 512,271.68 and 131,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,497.95, 512,271.68 and 131,135.89 is: 196,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,497.95 : 512,271.68 = 131,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,497.95/512,271.68 = 131,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,497.95x = 512,271.68 × 131,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,497.95x = 67,177,202,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177,202,678.60/341,497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,713.34

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