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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,004.08, 480,279.48 and 195,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,004.08, 480,279.48 and 195,068.16 is: 269,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,004.08 : 480,279.48 = 195,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,004.08/480,279.48 = 195,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,004.08x = 480,279.48 × 195,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,004.08x = 93,687,234,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,687,234,449.36/348,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,213.03

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