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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,916.20, 512,720.70 and 131,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,916.20, 512,720.70 and 131,484.20 is: 197,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,916.20 : 512,720.70 = 131,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,916.20/512,720.70 = 131,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,916.20x = 512,720.70 × 131,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,916.20x = 67,414,671,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,414,671,062.94/341,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,167.23

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