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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,010.48, 478,732.68 and 233,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,010.48, 478,732.68 and 233,869.68 is: 322,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,010.48 : 478,732.68 = 233,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,010.48/478,732.68 = 233,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,010.48x = 478,732.68 × 233,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,010.48x = 111,961,058,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,961,058,677.14/347,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,644.60

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