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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,921.80, 512,882.70 and 155,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,921.80, 512,882.70 and 155,297.80 is: 232,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,921.80 : 512,882.70 = 155,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,921.80/512,882.70 = 155,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,921.80x = 512,882.70 × 155,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,921.80x = 79,649,554,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,649,554,968.06/341,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,946.70

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