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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,475.78, 479,269.37 and 318,887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,475.78, 479,269.37 and 318,887.75 is: 439,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,475.78 : 479,269.37 = 318,887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,475.78/479,269.37 = 318,887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,475.78x = 479,269.37 × 318,887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,475.78x = 152,833,127,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,833,127,052.43/347,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,838.22

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