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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,753.52, 475,525.98 and 223,678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,753.52, 475,525.98 and 223,678.50 is: 308,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,753.52 : 475,525.98 = 223,678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,753.52/475,525.98 = 223,678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,753.52x = 475,525.98 × 223,678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,753.52x = 106,364,937,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,364,937,917.43/344,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,524.59

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