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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,649.40, 513,990.99 and 89,930.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,649.40, 513,990.99 and 89,930.61 is: 134,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,649.40 : 513,990.99 = 89,930.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,649.40/513,990.99 = 89,930.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,649.40x = 513,990.99 × 89,930.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,649.40x = 46,223,523,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223,523,265.20/342,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,900.35

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