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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,848.28, 473,180.22 and 191,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,848.28, 473,180.22 and 191,955 is: 264,925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,848.28 : 473,180.22 = 191,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,848.28/473,180.22 = 191,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,848.28x = 473,180.22 × 191,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,848.28x = 90,829,309,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,829,309,130.10/342,848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,925.67

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