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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,106.07, 513,242.78 and 241,101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,106.07, 513,242.78 and 241,101.18 is: 361,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,106.07 : 513,242.78 = 241,101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,106.07/513,242.78 = 241,101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,106.07x = 513,242.78 × 241,101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,106.07x = 123,743,438,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,743,438,678.98/342,106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,710.74

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