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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,913.80, 512,870.70 and 155,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,913.80, 512,870.70 and 155,289.80 is: 232,934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,913.80 : 512,870.70 = 155,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,913.80/512,870.70 = 155,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,913.80x = 512,870.70 × 155,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,913.80x = 79,643,588,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,643,588,428.86/341,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,934.70

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