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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,479.52, 472,623.42 and 191,576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,479.52, 472,623.42 and 191,576.52 is: 264,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,479.52 : 472,623.42 = 191,576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,479.52/472,623.42 = 191,576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,479.52x = 472,623.42 × 191,576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,479.52x = 90,543,550,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,543,550,074.10/342,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,376.54

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