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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,864.29, 475,643.10 and 224,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,864.29, 475,643.10 and 224,044.50 is: 309,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,864.29 : 475,643.10 = 224,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,864.29/475,643.10 = 224,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,864.29x = 475,643.10 × 224,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,864.29x = 106,565,220,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,565,220,517.95/344,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,006.25

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