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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,502.43, 479,306.08 and 318,914.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,502.43, 479,306.08 and 318,914.43 is: 439,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,502.43 : 479,306.08 = 318,914.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,502.43/479,306.08 = 318,914.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,502.43x = 479,306.08 × 318,914.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,502.43x = 152,857,625,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,857,625,470.95/347,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,874.98

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