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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,710.70, 512,711.85 and 164,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,710.70, 512,711.85 and 164,126.30 is: 246,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,710.70 : 512,711.85 = 164,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,710.70/512,711.85 = 164,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,710.70x = 512,711.85 × 164,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,710.70x = 84,149,498,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149,498,906.66/341,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,259.48

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