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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,643.60, 513,965.40 and 93,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,643.60, 513,965.40 and 93,325.60 is: 139,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,643.60 : 513,965.40 = 93,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,643.60/513,965.40 = 93,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,643.60x = 513,965.40 × 93,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,643.60x = 47,966,129,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,129,334.24/342,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,988.40

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