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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,272.32, 516,434.24 and 94,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,272.32, 516,434.24 and 94,952 is: 142,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,272.32 : 516,434.24 = 94,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,272.32/516,434.24 = 94,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,272.32x = 516,434.24 × 94,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,272.32x = 49,036,463,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036,463,956.48/344,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,435.10

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