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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,114.80, 706,444.20 and 347,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,114.80, 706,444.20 and 347,698.80 is: 520,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,114.80 : 706,444.20 = 347,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,114.80/706,444.20 = 347,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,114.80x = 706,444.20 × 347,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,114.80x = 245,629,800,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,629,800,606.96/472,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,275.58

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