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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,225.90, 512,354.70 and 209,365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,225.90, 512,354.70 and 209,365.65 is: 313,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,225.90 : 512,354.70 = 209,365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,225.90/512,354.70 = 209,365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,225.90x = 512,354.70 × 209,365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,225.90x = 107,269,474,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,269,474,796.06/342,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,446.40

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