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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,052.47, 472,165.62 and 306,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,052.47, 472,165.62 and 306,180.45 is: 422,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,052.47 : 472,165.62 = 306,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,052.47/472,165.62 = 306,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,052.47x = 472,165.62 × 306,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,052.47x = 144,567,882,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567,882,006.13/342,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,648.26

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