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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,924.71, 480,091.26 and 204,632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,924.71, 480,091.26 and 204,632.47 is: 282,366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,924.71 : 480,091.26 = 204,632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,924.71/480,091.26 = 204,632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,924.71x = 480,091.26 × 204,632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,924.71x = 98,242,260,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,242,260,359.21/347,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,366.44

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