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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,027.97, 471,883.52 and 221,321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,027.97, 471,883.52 and 221,321.97 is: 305,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,027.97 : 471,883.52 = 221,321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,027.97/471,883.52 = 221,321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,027.97x = 471,883.52 × 221,321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,027.97x = 104,438,190,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,438,190,810.24/342,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,349.86

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