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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,618.98, 513,786.99 and 129,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,618.98, 513,786.99 and 129,350.60 is: 193,972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,618.98 : 513,786.99 = 129,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,618.98/513,786.99 = 129,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,618.98x = 513,786.99 × 129,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,618.98x = 66,458,652,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458,652,859.76/342,618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,972.48

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