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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,130.22, 516,269.13 and 144,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,130.22, 516,269.13 and 144,335.45 is: 216,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,130.22 : 516,269.13 = 144,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,130.22/516,269.13 = 144,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,130.22x = 516,269.13 × 144,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,130.22x = 74,515,937,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,515,937,949.07/344,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,534.13

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