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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,774.70, 512,508.45 and 131,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,774.70, 512,508.45 and 131,342.70 is: 196,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,774.70 : 512,508.45 = 131,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,774.70/512,508.45 = 131,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,774.70x = 512,508.45 × 131,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,774.70x = 67,314,243,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,314,243,595.82/341,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,955.02

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