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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,720.24, 517,089 and 95,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,720.24, 517,089 and 95,404.40 is: 143,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,720.24 : 517,089 = 95,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,720.24/517,089 = 95,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,720.24x = 517,089 × 95,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,720.24x = 49,332,565,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332,565,791.60/344,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,108.99

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