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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,626.33, 470,064.48 and 197,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,626.33, 470,064.48 and 197,469.36 is: 272,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,626.33 : 470,064.48 = 197,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,626.33/470,064.48 = 197,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,626.33x = 470,064.48 × 197,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,626.33x = 92,823,332,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,823,332,024.33/340,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,507.80

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