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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,008.40, 513,012.60 and 92,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,008.40, 513,012.60 and 92,690.40 is: 139,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,008.40 : 513,012.60 = 92,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,008.40/513,012.60 = 92,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,008.40x = 513,012.60 × 92,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,008.40x = 47,551,343,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551,343,099.04/342,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,035.60

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