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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,418.60, 513,682.62 and 105,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,418.60, 513,682.62 and 105,705.64 is: 158,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,418.60 : 513,682.62 = 105,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,418.60/513,682.62 = 105,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,418.60x = 513,682.62 × 105,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,418.60x = 54,299,150,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299,150,103.98/342,418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,575.35

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