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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,868.28, 514,261.48 and 90,168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,868.28, 514,261.48 and 90,168.46 is: 135,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,868.28 : 514,261.48 = 90,168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,868.28/514,261.48 = 90,168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,868.28x = 514,261.48 × 90,168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,868.28x = 46,370,165,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,165,688.92/342,868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,241.92

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