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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,162.80, 513,244.20 and 329,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,162.80, 513,244.20 and 329,040.80 is: 493,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,162.80 : 513,244.20 = 329,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,162.80/513,244.20 = 329,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,162.80x = 513,244.20 × 329,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,162.80x = 168,878,282,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,878,282,163.36/342,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,561.20

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