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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,822.52, 657,787.71 and 347,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,822.52, 657,787.71 and 347,483.70 is: 479,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,822.52 : 657,787.71 = 347,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,822.52/657,787.71 = 347,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,822.52x = 657,787.71 × 347,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,822.52x = 228,570,507,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,570,507,285.33/476,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,361.81

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