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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,035.69, 513,065.71 and 117,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,035.69, 513,065.71 and 117,394.56 is: 176,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,035.69 : 513,065.71 = 117,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,035.69/513,065.71 = 117,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,035.69x = 513,065.71 × 117,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,035.69x = 60,231,123,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231,123,423.28/342,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,096.02

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