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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,165.36, 474,815.52 and 253,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,165.36, 474,815.52 and 253,736.28 is: 350,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,165.36 : 474,815.52 = 253,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,165.36/474,815.52 = 253,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,165.36x = 474,815.52 × 253,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,165.36x = 120,477,923,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,477,923,731.07/344,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,058.26

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