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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,470.79, 475,312.24 and 191,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,470.79, 475,312.24 and 191,504.72 is: 264,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,470.79 : 475,312.24 = 191,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,470.79/475,312.24 = 191,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,470.79x = 475,312.24 × 191,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,470.79x = 91,024,537,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,024,537,433.77/344,470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,244.57

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