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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,973.20, 480,236.73 and 195,037.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,973.20, 480,236.73 and 195,037.37 is: 269,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,973.20 : 480,236.73 = 195,037.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,973.20/480,236.73 = 195,037.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,973.20x = 480,236.73 × 195,037.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,973.20x = 93,664,109,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,664,109,265.80/347,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,170.47

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