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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,419.80, 706,901.70 and 348,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,419.80, 706,901.70 and 348,003.80 is: 520,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,419.80 : 706,901.70 = 348,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,419.80/706,901.70 = 348,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,419.80x = 706,901.70 × 348,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,419.80x = 246,004,477,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,004,477,826.46/472,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,732.78

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