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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,736.52, 512,714.44 and 164,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,736.52, 512,714.44 and 164,256.40 is: 246,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,736.52 : 512,714.44 = 164,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,736.52/512,714.44 = 164,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,736.52x = 512,714.44 × 164,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,736.52x = 84,216,628,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,216,628,142.42/341,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,437.31

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