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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,006.80, 513,010.20 and 230,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,006.80, 513,010.20 and 230,032.40 is: 345,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,006.80 : 513,010.20 = 230,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,006.80/513,010.20 = 230,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,006.80x = 513,010.20 × 230,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,006.80x = 118,008,967,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,008,967,530.48/342,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,048.60

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