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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,795.08, 514,216.62 and 106,106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,795.08, 514,216.62 and 106,106.60 is: 159,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,795.08 : 514,216.62 = 106,106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,795.08/514,216.62 = 106,106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,795.08x = 514,216.62 × 106,106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,795.08x = 54,561,777,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561,777,211.69/342,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,167.33

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