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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,085.20, 513,127.80 and 155,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,085.20, 513,127.80 and 155,461.20 is: 233,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,085.20 : 513,127.80 = 155,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,085.20/513,127.80 = 155,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,085.20x = 513,127.80 × 155,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,085.20x = 79,771,463,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771,463,541.36/342,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,191.80

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