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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,869.60, 513,906.96 and 202,746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,869.60, 513,906.96 and 202,746.08 is: 303,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,869.60 : 513,906.96 = 202,746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,869.60/513,906.96 = 202,746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,869.60x = 513,906.96 × 202,746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,869.60x = 104,192,621,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,192,621,624.72/342,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,884.11

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