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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,864.66, 475,643.62 and 224,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,864.66, 475,643.62 and 224,044.86 is: 309,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,864.66 : 475,643.62 = 224,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,864.66/475,643.62 = 224,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,864.66x = 475,643.62 × 224,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,864.66x = 106,565,510,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,565,510,316.51/344,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,006.76

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