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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,995.72, 476,034.76 and 317,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,995.72, 476,034.76 and 317,091.48 is: 437,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,995.72 : 476,034.76 = 317,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,995.72/476,034.76 = 317,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,995.72x = 476,034.76 × 317,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,995.72x = 150,946,566,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,946,566,579.85/344,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,531.71

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