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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,419.81, 513,614.52 and 105,760.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,419.81, 513,614.52 and 105,760.89 is: 158,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,419.81 : 513,614.52 = 105,760.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,419.81/513,614.52 = 105,760.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,419.81x = 513,614.52 × 105,760.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,419.81x = 54,320,328,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,320,328,752.12/342,419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,636.64

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