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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,937.81, 470,379.96 and 220,160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,937.81, 470,379.96 and 220,160.73 is: 303,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,937.81 : 470,379.96 = 220,160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,937.81/470,379.96 = 220,160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,937.81x = 470,379.96 × 220,160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,937.81x = 103,559,197,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,559,197,134.90/340,937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,748.06

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