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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,645.21, 473,064.84 and 220,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,645.21, 473,064.84 and 220,187.16 is: 303,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,645.21 : 473,064.84 = 220,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,645.21/473,064.84 = 220,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,645.21x = 473,064.84 × 220,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,645.21x = 104,162,803,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,162,803,615.45/342,645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,996.09

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