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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,747.03, 473,048.47 and 199,591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,747.03, 473,048.47 and 199,591.47 is: 275,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,747.03 : 473,048.47 = 199,591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,747.03/473,048.47 = 199,591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,747.03x = 473,048.47 × 199,591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,747.03x = 94,416,439,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416,439,508.55/342,747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,469.75

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