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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,639.98, 516,960.16 and 108,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,639.98, 516,960.16 and 108,001.18 is: 162,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,639.98 : 516,960.16 = 108,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,639.98/516,960.16 = 108,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,639.98x = 516,960.16 × 108,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,639.98x = 55,832,307,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,307,292.99/344,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,001.83

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