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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,224.46, 517,459.90 and 347,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,224.46, 517,459.90 and 347,358.44 is: 479,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,224.46 : 517,459.90 = 347,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,224.46/517,459.90 = 347,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,224.46x = 517,459.90 × 347,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,224.46x = 179,744,063,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,744,063,626.56/375,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,030.77

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