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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,972.80, 710,959.20 and 348,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,972.80, 710,959.20 and 348,001.60 is: 522,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,972.80 : 710,959.20 = 348,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,972.80/710,959.20 = 348,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,972.80x = 710,959.20 × 348,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,972.80x = 247,414,939,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,414,939,134.72/473,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,002.40

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