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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.20, 513,007.80 and 230,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.20, 513,007.80 and 230,030.80 is: 345,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.20 : 513,007.80 = 230,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.20/513,007.80 = 230,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.20x = 513,007.80 × 230,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.20x = 118,007,594,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007,594,640.24/342,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,046.20

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