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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,429.72, 516,654.30 and 95,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,429.72, 516,654.30 and 95,111.72 is: 142,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,429.72 : 516,654.30 = 95,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,429.72/516,654.30 = 95,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,429.72x = 516,654.30 × 95,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,429.72x = 49,139,879,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,879,118.40/344,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,670.26

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