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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,971.12, 473,273.88 and 192,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,971.12, 473,273.88 and 192,047.60 is: 265,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,971.12 : 473,273.88 = 192,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,971.12/473,273.88 = 192,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,971.12x = 473,273.88 × 192,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,971.12x = 90,891,112,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,891,112,796.69/342,971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,010.98

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