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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,969.22, 514,480.45 and 103,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,969.22, 514,480.45 and 103,064.40 is: 154,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,969.22 : 514,480.45 = 103,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,969.22/514,480.45 = 103,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,969.22x = 514,480.45 × 103,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,969.22x = 53,024,616,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024,616,060.92/342,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,604.59

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