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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,464.33, 513,699.96 and 152,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,464.33, 513,699.96 and 152,934.35 is: 229,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,464.33 : 513,699.96 = 152,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,464.33/513,699.96 = 152,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,464.33x = 513,699.96 × 152,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,464.33x = 78,562,366,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562,366,909.13/342,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,403.07

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