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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,125.72, 477,869.72 and 265,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,125.72, 477,869.72 and 265,398.15 is: 366,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,125.72 : 477,869.72 = 265,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,125.72/477,869.72 = 265,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,125.72x = 477,869.72 × 265,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,125.72x = 126,825,738,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,825,738,302.03/346,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,415.24

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