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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,766.14, 470,337.40 and 211,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,766.14, 470,337.40 and 211,802 is: 292,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,766.14 : 470,337.40 = 211,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,766.14/470,337.40 = 211,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,766.14x = 470,337.40 × 211,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,766.14x = 99,618,401,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,618,401,994.80/340,766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,336.56

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