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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,124.20, 513,477.90 and 152,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,124.20, 513,477.90 and 152,875.80 is: 229,444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,124.20 : 513,477.90 = 152,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,124.20/513,477.90 = 152,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,124.20x = 513,477.90 × 152,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,124.20x = 78,498,344,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,498,344,744.82/342,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,444.00

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