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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,223.02, 516,318.08 and 131,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,223.02, 516,318.08 and 131,039.94 is: 196,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,223.02 : 516,318.08 = 131,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,223.02/516,318.08 = 131,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,223.02x = 516,318.08 × 131,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,223.02x = 67,658,290,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658,290,224.12/344,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,553.65

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