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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,139.80, 513,209.70 and 325,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,139.80, 513,209.70 and 325,810.20 is: 488,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,139.80 : 513,209.70 = 325,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,139.80/513,209.70 = 325,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,139.80x = 513,209.70 × 325,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,139.80x = 167,208,954,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,208,954,998.94/342,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,715.30

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