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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,320.83, 513,492.96 and 117,679.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,320.83, 513,492.96 and 117,679.35 is: 176,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,320.83 : 513,492.96 = 117,679.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,320.83/513,492.96 = 117,679.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,320.83x = 513,492.96 × 117,679.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,320.83x = 60,427,514,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,427,514,606.51/342,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,523.04

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