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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,295.72, 479,342.56 and 226,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,295.72, 479,342.56 and 226,220.97 is: 312,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,295.72 : 479,342.56 = 226,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,295.72/479,342.56 = 226,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,295.72x = 479,342.56 × 226,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,295.72x = 108,437,338,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,437,338,885.48/347,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,233.44

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