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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,996.39, 480,268.73 and 195,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,996.39, 480,268.73 and 195,060.56 is: 269,202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,996.39 : 480,268.73 = 195,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,996.39/480,268.73 = 195,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,996.39x = 480,268.73 × 195,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,996.39x = 93,681,487,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,681,487,424.29/347,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,202.47

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