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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,606.69, 513,907.07 and 267,789.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,606.69, 513,907.07 and 267,789.69 is: 401,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,606.69 : 513,907.07 = 267,789.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,606.69/513,907.07 = 267,789.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,606.69x = 513,907.07 × 267,789.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,606.69x = 137,619,013,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,619,013,625.16/342,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,682.21

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