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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,481.41, 480,439.33 and 304,337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,481.41, 480,439.33 and 304,337.19 is: 420,786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,481.41 : 480,439.33 = 304,337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,481.41/480,439.33 = 304,337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,481.41x = 480,439.33 × 304,337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,481.41x = 146,215,554,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,215,554,896.84/347,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,786.70

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