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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,975.02, 473,305.58 and 192,072.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,975.02, 473,305.58 and 192,072.02 is: 265,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,975.02 : 473,305.58 = 192,072.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,975.02/473,305.58 = 192,072.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,975.02x = 473,305.58 × 192,072.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,975.02x = 90,908,758,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,908,758,827.87/342,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,059.42

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