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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,912.30, 512,868.45 and 155,288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,912.30, 512,868.45 and 155,288.30 is: 232,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,912.30 : 512,868.45 = 155,288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,912.30/512,868.45 = 155,288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,912.30x = 512,868.45 × 155,288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,912.30x = 79,642,469,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,642,469,724.14/341,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,932.45

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