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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,625.08, 470,062.74 and 197,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,625.08, 470,062.74 and 197,468.12 is: 272,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,625.08 : 470,062.74 = 197,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,625.08/470,062.74 = 197,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,625.08x = 470,062.74 × 197,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,625.08x = 92,822,405,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,822,405,549.85/340,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,506.08

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