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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,966.12, 639,111.69 and 348,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,966.12, 639,111.69 and 348,288.54 is: 480,802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,966.12 : 639,111.69 = 348,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,966.12/639,111.69 = 348,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,966.12x = 639,111.69 × 348,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,966.12x = 222,595,277,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,595,277,407.03/462,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,802.52

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