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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,799.94, 512,362.95 and 120,028.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,799.94, 512,362.95 and 120,028.42 is: 179,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,799.94 : 512,362.95 = 120,028.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,799.94/512,362.95 = 120,028.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,799.94x = 512,362.95 × 120,028.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,799.94x = 61,498,115,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498,115,355.04/341,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,924.30

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