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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,212.73, 513,147.77 and 105,524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,212.73, 513,147.77 and 105,524.65 is: 158,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,212.73 : 513,147.77 = 105,524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,212.73/513,147.77 = 105,524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,212.73x = 513,147.77 × 105,524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,212.73x = 54,149,738,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149,738,827.53/342,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,234.15

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