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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,972.02, 473,301.43 and 192,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,972.02, 473,301.43 and 192,069.02 is: 265,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,972.02 : 473,301.43 = 192,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,972.02/473,301.43 = 192,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,972.02x = 473,301.43 × 192,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,972.02x = 90,906,542,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,906,542,527.78/342,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,055.27

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