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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,524.08, 472,371.04 and 294,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,524.08, 472,371.04 and 294,110.96 is: 405,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,524.08 : 472,371.04 = 294,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,524.08/472,371.04 = 294,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,524.08x = 472,371.04 × 294,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,524.08x = 138,929,500,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,929,500,050.60/342,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,605.06

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