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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,677.62, 473,109.78 and 220,219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,677.62, 473,109.78 and 220,219.66 is: 304,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,677.62 : 473,109.78 = 220,219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,677.62/473,109.78 = 220,219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,677.62x = 473,109.78 × 220,219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,677.62x = 104,188,074,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188,074,894.28/342,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,041.08

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