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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,225.73, 512,976.61 and 128,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,225.73, 512,976.61 and 128,901.34 is: 193,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,225.73 : 512,976.61 = 128,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,225.73/512,976.61 = 128,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,225.73x = 512,976.61 × 128,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,225.73x = 66,123,372,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123,372,417.66/342,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,215.67

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