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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,003.30, 513,004.95 and 164,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,003.30, 513,004.95 and 164,856.30 is: 247,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,003.30 : 513,004.95 = 164,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,003.30/513,004.95 = 164,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,003.30x = 513,004.95 × 164,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,003.30x = 84,572,097,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,572,097,938.69/342,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,284.45

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