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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,163.80, 575,079.30 and 342,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,163.80, 575,079.30 and 342,173.40 is: 512,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,163.80 : 575,079.30 = 342,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,163.80/575,079.30 = 342,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,163.80x = 575,079.30 × 342,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,163.80x = 196,776,839,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,776,839,350.62/384,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,221.19

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