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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,108.80, 513,163.20 and 105,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,108.80, 513,163.20 and 105,430.40 is: 158,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,108.80 : 513,163.20 = 105,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,108.80/513,163.20 = 105,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,108.80x = 513,163.20 × 105,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,108.80x = 54,103,001,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103,001,441.28/342,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,145.60

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