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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,512.38, 512,293.34 and 131,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,512.38, 512,293.34 and 131,150.32 is: 196,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,512.38 : 512,293.34 = 131,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,512.38/512,293.34 = 131,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,512.38x = 512,293.34 × 131,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,512.38x = 67,187,435,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,435,474.87/341,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,734.99

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