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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,414.09, 513,691.19 and 117,745.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,414.09, 513,691.19 and 117,745.35 is: 176,642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,414.09 : 513,691.19 = 117,745.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,414.09/513,691.19 = 117,745.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,414.09x = 513,691.19 × 117,745.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,414.09x = 60,484,746,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,746,843.55/342,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,642.11

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