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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,978.69, 481,889.94 and 337,693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,978.69, 481,889.94 and 337,693.77 is: 466,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,978.69 : 481,889.94 = 337,693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,978.69/481,889.94 = 337,693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,978.69x = 481,889.94 × 337,693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,978.69x = 162,731,230,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,230,563.67/348,978.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,307.07

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