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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,440.28, 475,312.72 and 191,478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,440.28, 475,312.72 and 191,478.12 is: 264,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,440.28 : 475,312.72 = 191,478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,440.28/475,312.72 = 191,478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,440.28x = 475,312.72 × 191,478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,440.28x = 91,011,986,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,011,986,037.69/344,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,231.54

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