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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,247.19, 472,304.25 and 189,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,247.19, 472,304.25 and 189,277.47 is: 261,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,247.19 : 472,304.25 = 189,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,247.19/472,304.25 = 189,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,247.19x = 472,304.25 × 189,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,247.19x = 89,396,553,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,396,553,510.25/342,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,204.64

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