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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,422.80, 706,906.20 and 348,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,422.80, 706,906.20 and 348,006.80 is: 520,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,422.80 : 706,906.20 = 348,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,422.80/706,906.20 = 348,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,422.80x = 706,906.20 × 348,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,422.80x = 246,008,164,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,008,164,562.16/472,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,737.28

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