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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,004.70, 513,007.05 and 323,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,004.70, 513,007.05 and 323,633.90 is: 485,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,004.70 : 513,007.05 = 323,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,004.70/513,007.05 = 323,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,004.70x = 513,007.05 × 323,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,004.70x = 166,026,472,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,026,472,319.00/342,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,450.85

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