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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,217.80, 513,326.70 and 92,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,217.80, 513,326.70 and 92,899.80 is: 139,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,217.80 : 513,326.70 = 92,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,217.80/513,326.70 = 92,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,217.80x = 513,326.70 × 92,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,217.80x = 47,687,947,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,947,764.66/342,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,349.70

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