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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,214.88, 709,104 and 346,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,214.88, 709,104 and 346,939.20 is: 519,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,214.88 : 709,104 = 346,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,214.88/709,104 = 346,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,214.88x = 709,104 × 346,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,214.88x = 246,015,974,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,015,974,476.80/473,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,882.16

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