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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,811.40, 514,217.10 and 90,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,811.40, 514,217.10 and 90,091.40 is: 135,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,811.40 : 514,217.10 = 90,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,811.40/514,217.10 = 90,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,811.40x = 514,217.10 × 90,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,811.40x = 46,326,538,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,538,442.94/342,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,137.10

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