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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,102.80, 513,105.60 and 105,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,102.80, 513,105.60 and 105,469.40 is: 158,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,102.80 : 513,105.60 = 105,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,102.80/513,105.60 = 105,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,102.80x = 513,105.60 × 105,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,102.80x = 54,116,939,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116,939,768.64/342,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,189.12

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