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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,152.94, 474,798.42 and 253,723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,152.94, 474,798.42 and 253,723.91 is: 350,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,152.94 : 474,798.42 = 253,723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,152.94/474,798.42 = 253,723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,152.94x = 474,798.42 × 253,723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,152.94x = 120,467,709,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,467,709,210.23/344,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,041.21

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