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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,049.28, 472,028.64 and 191,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,049.28, 472,028.64 and 191,146.28 is: 263,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,049.28 : 472,028.64 = 191,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,049.28/472,028.64 = 191,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,049.28x = 472,028.64 × 191,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,049.28x = 90,226,518,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,226,518,589.46/342,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,782.22

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