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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,066.72, 480,362.40 and 197,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,066.72, 480,362.40 and 197,154 is: 272,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,066.72 : 480,362.40 = 197,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,066.72/480,362.40 = 197,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,066.72x = 480,362.40 × 197,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,066.72x = 94,705,368,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,705,368,609.60/348,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,089.70

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