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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,052.93, 656,355.29 and 348,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,052.93, 656,355.29 and 348,507.09 is: 480,502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,052.93 : 656,355.29 = 348,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,052.93/656,355.29 = 348,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,052.93x = 656,355.29 × 348,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,052.93x = 228,744,470,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,744,470,381.47/476,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,502.18

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