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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,003.08, 513,108.30 and 164,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,003.08, 513,108.30 and 164,459.72 is: 246,739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,003.08 : 513,108.30 = 164,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,003.08/513,108.30 = 164,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,003.08x = 513,108.30 × 164,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,003.08x = 84,385,647,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,647,347.68/342,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,739.44

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