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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,259.20, 513,461.70 and 105,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,259.20, 513,461.70 and 105,625.80 is: 158,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,259.20 : 513,461.70 = 105,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,259.20/513,461.70 = 105,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,259.20x = 513,461.70 × 105,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,259.20x = 54,234,802,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234,802,831.86/342,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,461.20

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