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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,284.42, 476,806.64 and 295,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,284.42, 476,806.64 and 295,182.60 is: 406,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,284.42 : 476,806.64 = 295,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,284.42/476,806.64 = 295,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,284.42x = 476,806.64 × 295,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,284.42x = 140,745,022,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745,022,216.55/346,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,443.41

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