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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,301, 516,481.27 and 94,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,301, 516,481.27 and 94,983 is: 142,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,301 : 516,481.27 = 94,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,301/516,481.27 = 94,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,301x = 516,481.27 × 94,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,301x = 49,056,940,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,056,940,230.95/344,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,482.71

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