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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,377.66, 470,897.94 and 220,589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,377.66, 470,897.94 and 220,589.92 is: 304,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,377.66 : 470,897.94 = 220,589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,377.66/470,897.94 = 220,589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,377.66x = 470,897.94 × 220,589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,377.66x = 103,875,338,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875,338,912.77/341,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,282.77

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