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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,695.47, 485,071.95 and 302,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,695.47, 485,071.95 and 302,720.44 is: 417,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,695.47 : 485,071.95 = 302,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,695.47/485,071.95 = 302,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,695.47x = 485,071.95 × 302,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,695.47x = 146,841,194,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,841,194,135.66/351,695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,523.70

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