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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,228.58, 513,303.65 and 89,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,228.58, 513,303.65 and 89,533.46 is: 134,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,228.58 : 513,303.65 = 89,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,228.58/513,303.65 = 89,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,228.58x = 513,303.65 × 89,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,228.58x = 45,957,849,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,849,472.44/342,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,289.92

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