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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,535.80, 513,803.70 and 105,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,535.80, 513,803.70 and 105,902.40 is: 158,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,535.80 : 513,803.70 = 105,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,535.80/513,803.70 = 105,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,535.80x = 513,803.70 × 105,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,535.80x = 54,413,044,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,044,958.88/342,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,853.60

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