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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,864.52, 475,642.98 and 224,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,864.52, 475,642.98 and 224,044.47 is: 309,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,864.52 : 475,642.98 = 224,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,864.52/475,642.98 = 224,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,864.52x = 475,642.98 × 224,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,864.52x = 106,565,179,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,565,179,363.32/344,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,005.92

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