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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,107.20, 513,160.80 and 202,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,107.20, 513,160.80 and 202,139.20 is: 303,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,107.20 : 513,160.80 = 202,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,107.20/513,160.80 = 202,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,107.20x = 513,160.80 × 202,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,107.20x = 103,729,913,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,729,913,583.36/342,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,208.80

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