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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,312.40, 747,468.60 and 348,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,312.40, 747,468.60 and 348,721.60 is: 523,082.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,312.40 : 747,468.60 = 348,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,312.40/747,468.60 = 348,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,312.40x = 747,468.60 × 348,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,312.40x = 260,658,446,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,658,446,141.76/498,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,082.40

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