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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,468.79, 475,309.49 and 191,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,468.79, 475,309.49 and 191,502.72 is: 264,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,468.79 : 475,309.49 = 191,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,468.79/475,309.49 = 191,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,468.79x = 475,309.49 × 191,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,468.79x = 91,023,059,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023,059,219.30/344,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,241.82

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