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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.80, 513,008.70 and 155,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.80, 513,008.70 and 155,381.80 is: 233,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.80 : 513,008.70 = 155,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.80/513,008.70 = 155,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.80x = 513,008.70 × 155,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.80x = 79,712,215,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712,215,221.66/342,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,072.70

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