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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,003.70, 513,005.55 and 323,632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,003.70, 513,005.55 and 323,632.90 is: 485,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,003.70 : 513,005.55 = 323,632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,003.70/513,005.55 = 323,632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,003.70x = 513,005.55 × 323,632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,003.70x = 166,025,473,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,025,473,862.60/342,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,449.35

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