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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,231.44, 469,488.84 and 197,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,231.44, 469,488.84 and 197,001.18 is: 271,843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,231.44 : 469,488.84 = 197,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,231.44/469,488.84 = 197,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,231.44x = 469,488.84 × 197,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,231.44x = 92,489,855,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,489,855,476.83/340,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,843.94

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