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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,103.50, 477,622.83 and 187,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,103.50, 477,622.83 and 187,127.50 is: 258,235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,103.50 : 477,622.83 = 187,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,103.50/477,622.83 = 187,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,103.50x = 477,622.83 × 187,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,103.50x = 89,376,366,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,376,366,120.83/346,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,235.95

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