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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,366.02, 475,217.31 and 199,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,366.02, 475,217.31 and 199,160.83 is: 274,837.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,366.02 : 475,217.31 = 199,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,366.02/475,217.31 = 199,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,366.02x = 475,217.31 × 199,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,366.02x = 94,644,673,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,644,673,889.97/344,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,837.44

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