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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,985.68, 481,899.63 and 337,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,985.68, 481,899.63 and 337,700.76 is: 466,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,985.68 : 481,899.63 = 337,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,985.68/481,899.63 = 337,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,985.68x = 481,899.63 × 337,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,985.68x = 162,737,871,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,737,871,294.72/348,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,316.76

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