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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,139.80, 513,209.70 and 329,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,139.80, 513,209.70 and 329,017.80 is: 493,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,139.80 : 513,209.70 = 329,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,139.80/513,209.70 = 329,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,139.80x = 513,209.70 × 329,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,139.80x = 168,855,126,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,855,126,432.66/342,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,526.70

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