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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,157.08, 513,202.63 and 105,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,157.08, 513,202.63 and 105,436.20 is: 158,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,157.08 : 513,202.63 = 105,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,157.08/513,202.63 = 105,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,157.08x = 513,202.63 × 105,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,157.08x = 54,110,135,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110,135,137.21/342,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,144.13

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