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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,084.94, 470,740.84 and 283,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,084.94, 470,740.84 and 283,625.42 is: 391,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,084.94 : 470,740.84 = 283,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,084.94/470,740.84 = 283,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,084.94x = 470,740.84 × 283,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,084.94x = 133,514,068,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,514,068,456.15/341,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,439.35

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