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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,089.04, 480,372.66 and 197,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,089.04, 480,372.66 and 197,186.04 is: 272,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,089.04 : 480,372.66 = 197,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,089.04/480,372.66 = 197,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,089.04x = 480,372.66 × 197,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,089.04x = 94,722,782,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,722,782,549.67/348,089.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,122.28

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