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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,849.90, 709,757.34 and 346,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,849.90, 709,757.34 and 346,113.71 is: 519,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,849.90 : 709,757.34 = 346,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,849.90/709,757.34 = 346,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,849.90x = 709,757.34 × 346,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,849.90x = 245,656,743,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,656,743,962.01/472,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,523.73

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