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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,228.97, 472,339.15 and 219,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,228.97, 472,339.15 and 219,874.30 is: 303,467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,228.97 : 472,339.15 = 219,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,228.97/472,339.15 = 219,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,228.97x = 472,339.15 × 219,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,228.97x = 103,855,238,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,855,238,788.00/342,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,467.12

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