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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,607.12, 513,873.79 and 89,912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,607.12, 513,873.79 and 89,912.97 is: 134,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,607.12 : 513,873.79 = 89,912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,607.12/513,873.79 = 89,912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,607.12x = 513,873.79 × 89,912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,607.12x = 46,203,918,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203,918,439.27/342,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,859.77

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