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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,749.24, 473,047.34 and 195,574.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,749.24, 473,047.34 and 195,574.39 is: 269,923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,749.24 : 473,047.34 = 195,574.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,749.24/473,047.34 = 195,574.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,749.24x = 473,047.34 × 195,574.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,749.24x = 92,515,943,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,515,943,045.60/342,749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,923.12

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