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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,359.20, 513,529.20 and 155,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,359.20, 513,529.20 and 155,370.40 is: 233,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,359.20 : 513,529.20 = 155,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,359.20/513,529.20 = 155,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,359.20x = 513,529.20 × 155,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,359.20x = 79,787,237,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,787,237,215.68/342,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,051.24

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