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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,284.82, 477,502.88 and 341,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,284.82, 477,502.88 and 341,986.26 is: 468,867.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,284.82 : 477,502.88 = 341,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,284.82/477,502.88 = 341,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,284.82x = 477,502.88 × 341,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,284.82x = 163,299,422,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,299,422,360.50/348,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,867.47

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