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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,573.22, 516,869.55 and 95,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,573.22, 516,869.55 and 95,255.22 is: 142,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,573.22 : 516,869.55 = 95,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,573.22/516,869.55 = 95,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,573.22x = 516,869.55 × 95,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,573.22x = 49,234,522,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,522,696.55/344,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,885.52

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