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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,014.70, 513,022.05 and 155,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,014.70, 513,022.05 and 155,390.70 is: 233,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,014.70 : 513,022.05 = 155,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,014.70/513,022.05 = 155,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,014.70x = 513,022.05 × 155,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,014.70x = 79,718,855,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,855,464.94/342,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,086.05

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