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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,242.77, 471,066.03 and 220,442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,242.77, 471,066.03 and 220,442.91 is: 304,308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,242.77 : 471,066.03 = 220,442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,242.77/471,066.03 = 220,442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,242.77x = 471,066.03 × 220,442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,242.77x = 103,843,166,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843,166,455.35/341,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,308.77

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