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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,828.80, 476,162.76 and 254,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,828.80, 476,162.76 and 254,341.60 is: 351,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,828.80 : 476,162.76 = 254,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,828.80/476,162.76 = 254,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,828.80x = 476,162.76 × 254,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,828.80x = 121,107,998,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,107,998,238.82/344,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,211.96

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