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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,664.29, 472,892.18 and 191,761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,664.29, 472,892.18 and 191,761.29 is: 264,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,664.29 : 472,892.18 = 191,761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,664.29/472,892.18 = 191,761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,664.29x = 472,892.18 × 191,761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,664.29x = 90,682,413,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682,413,508.91/342,664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,639.23

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