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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,768.24, 706,366.80 and 348,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,768.24, 706,366.80 and 348,694.48 is: 481,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,768.24 : 706,366.80 = 348,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,768.24/706,366.80 = 348,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,768.24x = 706,366.80 × 348,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,768.24x = 246,306,204,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,306,204,015.26/511,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,284.66

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