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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,157.30, 513,202.97 and 105,436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,157.30, 513,202.97 and 105,436.42 is: 158,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,157.30 : 513,202.97 = 105,436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,157.30/513,202.97 = 105,436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,157.30x = 513,202.97 × 105,436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,157.30x = 54,110,283,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110,283,362.99/342,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,144.47

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