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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,115.80, 706,445.70 and 347,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,115.80, 706,445.70 and 347,699.80 is: 520,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,115.80 : 706,445.70 = 347,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,115.80/706,445.70 = 347,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,115.80x = 706,445.70 × 347,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,115.80x = 245,631,028,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,631,028,600.86/472,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,277.08

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