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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,090.80, 513,136.20 and 105,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,090.80, 513,136.20 and 105,412.40 is: 158,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,090.80 : 513,136.20 = 105,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,090.80/513,136.20 = 105,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,090.80x = 513,136.20 × 105,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,090.80x = 54,090,918,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,090,918,368.88/342,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,118.60

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