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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,422.75, 472,545.02 and 191,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,422.75, 472,545.02 and 191,519.75 is: 264,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,422.75 : 472,545.02 = 191,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,422.75/472,545.02 = 191,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,422.75x = 472,545.02 × 191,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,422.75x = 90,501,704,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,501,704,094.15/342,422.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,298.16

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