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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,337.20, 513,505.80 and 223,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,337.20, 513,505.80 and 223,364.40 is: 335,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,337.20 : 513,505.80 = 223,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,337.20/513,505.80 = 223,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,337.20x = 513,505.80 × 223,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,337.20x = 114,698,914,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,698,914,913.52/342,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,046.60

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