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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,001.70, 513,002.55 and 323,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,001.70, 513,002.55 and 323,630.90 is: 485,446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,001.70 : 513,002.55 = 323,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,001.70/513,002.55 = 323,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,001.70x = 513,002.55 × 323,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,001.70x = 166,023,476,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,023,476,958.80/342,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,446.35

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