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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,769.84, 514,179.24 and 106,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,769.84, 514,179.24 and 106,082.08 is: 159,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,769.84 : 514,179.24 = 106,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,769.84/514,179.24 = 106,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,769.84x = 514,179.24 × 106,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,769.84x = 54,545,203,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545,203,272.02/342,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,130.70

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