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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,608.85, 487,702.15 and 347,608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,608.85, 487,702.15 and 347,608.85 is: 487,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,608.85 : 487,702.15 = 347,608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,608.85/487,702.15 = 347,608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,608.85x = 487,702.15 × 347,608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,608.85x = 169,529,583,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,529,583,504.03/347,608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,702.15

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