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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,973.84, 516,886.62 and 120,210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,973.84, 516,886.62 and 120,210.39 is: 180,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,973.84 : 516,886.62 = 120,210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,973.84/516,886.62 = 120,210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,973.84x = 516,886.62 × 120,210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,973.84x = 62,135,142,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,135,142,175.98/344,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,115.52

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