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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,007.20, 513,010.80 and 303,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,007.20, 513,010.80 and 303,953.40 is: 455,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,007.20 : 513,010.80 = 303,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,007.20/513,010.80 = 303,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,007.20x = 513,010.80 × 303,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,007.20x = 155,931,376,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,931,376,896.72/342,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,930.10

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