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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,558.34, 513,800.59 and 89,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,558.34, 513,800.59 and 89,864.16 is: 134,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,558.34 : 513,800.59 = 89,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,558.34/513,800.59 = 89,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,558.34x = 513,800.59 × 89,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,558.34x = 46,172,256,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172,256,444.94/342,558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,786.55

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