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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,069.76, 478,991.60 and 211,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,069.76, 478,991.60 and 211,113.08 is: 291,357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,069.76 : 478,991.60 = 211,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,069.76/478,991.60 = 211,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,069.76x = 478,991.60 × 211,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,069.76x = 101,121,391,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,121,391,970.13/347,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,357.54

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