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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,117.80, 513,176.70 and 105,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,117.80, 513,176.70 and 105,439.40 is: 158,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,117.80 : 513,176.70 = 105,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,117.80/513,176.70 = 105,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,117.80x = 513,176.70 × 105,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,117.80x = 54,109,043,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109,043,341.98/342,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,159.10

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