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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,072.90, 513,157.95 and 105,390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,072.90, 513,157.95 and 105,390.90 is: 158,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,072.90 : 513,157.95 = 105,390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,072.90/513,157.95 = 105,390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,072.90x = 513,157.95 × 105,390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,072.90x = 54,082,178,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,178,192.66/342,072.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,101.32

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