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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,647.14, 479,759.85 and 226,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,647.14, 479,759.85 and 226,865.70 is: 313,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,647.14 : 479,759.85 = 226,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,647.14/479,759.85 = 226,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,647.14x = 479,759.85 × 226,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,647.14x = 108,841,054,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,841,054,202.15/347,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,079.10

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