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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,502.16, 472,674.84 and 191,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,502.16, 472,674.84 and 191,600.24 is: 264,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,502.16 : 472,674.84 = 191,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,502.16/472,674.84 = 191,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,502.16x = 472,674.84 × 191,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,502.16x = 90,564,612,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,564,612,785.96/342,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,420.56

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