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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,215.72, 513,152.28 and 105,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,215.72, 513,152.28 and 105,527.66 is: 158,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,215.72 : 513,152.28 = 105,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,215.72/513,152.28 = 105,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,215.72x = 513,152.28 × 105,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,215.72x = 54,151,759,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151,759,332.06/342,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,238.67

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