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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,234.58, 479,042.64 and 226,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,234.58, 479,042.64 and 226,333.44 is: 312,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,234.58 : 479,042.64 = 226,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,234.58/479,042.64 = 226,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,234.58x = 479,042.64 × 226,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,234.58x = 108,423,368,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,423,368,617.88/347,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,248.19

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