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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,957.64, 514,248.54 and 106,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,957.64, 514,248.54 and 106,234.60 is: 159,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,957.64 : 514,248.54 = 106,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,957.64/514,248.54 = 106,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,957.64x = 514,248.54 × 106,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,957.64x = 54,630,987,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630,987,947.48/342,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,293.69

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