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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,244.98, 472,299.12 and 191,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,244.98, 472,299.12 and 191,341.98 is: 264,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,244.98 : 472,299.12 = 191,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,244.98/472,299.12 = 191,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,244.98x = 472,299.12 × 191,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,244.98x = 90,370,648,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,370,648,773.06/342,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,052.52

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