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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,159.39, 468,041.76 and 211,908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,159.39, 468,041.76 and 211,908.78 is: 292,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,159.39 : 468,041.76 = 211,908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,159.39/468,041.76 = 211,908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,159.39x = 468,041.76 × 211,908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,159.39x = 99,182,158,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182,158,350.65/339,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,435.24

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