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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,827.72, 517,479.44 and 120,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,827.72, 517,479.44 and 120,190.04 is: 180,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,827.72 : 517,479.44 = 120,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,827.72/517,479.44 = 120,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,827.72x = 517,479.44 × 120,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,827.72x = 62,195,874,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195,874,592.78/344,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,367.97

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