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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,110.20, 513,165.30 and 224,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,110.20, 513,165.30 and 224,145.40 is: 336,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,110.20 : 513,165.30 = 224,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,110.20/513,165.30 = 224,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,110.20x = 513,165.30 × 224,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,110.20x = 115,023,641,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,023,641,434.62/342,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,218.10

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