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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,160.84, 513,208.24 and 105,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,160.84, 513,208.24 and 105,439.96 is: 158,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,160.84 : 513,208.24 = 105,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,160.84/513,208.24 = 105,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,160.84x = 513,208.24 × 105,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,160.84x = 54,112,656,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,112,656,297.27/342,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,149.76

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