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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,443.80, 706,937.70 and 348,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,443.80, 706,937.70 and 348,027.80 is: 520,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,443.80 : 706,937.70 = 348,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,443.80/706,937.70 = 348,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,443.80x = 706,937.70 × 348,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,443.80x = 246,033,972,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,033,972,468.06/472,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,768.76

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