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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,938.64, 514,220.04 and 106,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,938.64, 514,220.04 and 106,215.60 is: 159,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,938.64 : 514,220.04 = 106,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,938.64/514,220.04 = 106,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,938.64x = 514,220.04 × 106,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,938.64x = 54,618,190,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618,190,080.62/342,938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,265.20

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