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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,158.28, 513,321.06 and 241,153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,158.28, 513,321.06 and 241,153.31 is: 361,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,158.28 : 513,321.06 = 241,153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,158.28/513,321.06 = 241,153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,158.28x = 513,321.06 × 241,153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,158.28x = 123,789,070,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,789,070,145.10/342,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,788.91

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