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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,048.67, 472,026.89 and 206,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,048.67, 472,026.89 and 206,088.35 is: 284,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,048.67 : 472,026.89 = 206,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,048.67/472,026.89 = 206,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,048.67x = 472,026.89 × 206,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,048.67x = 97,279,243,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,279,243,725.97/342,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,401.76

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