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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,377.46, 469,688.43 and 187,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,377.46, 469,688.43 and 187,413.82 is: 258,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,377.46 : 469,688.43 = 187,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,377.46/469,688.43 = 187,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,377.46x = 469,688.43 × 187,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,377.46x = 88,026,102,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026,102,876.10/340,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,613.20

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