Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,124, 480,414 and 189,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,124, 480,414 and 189,148 is: 261,025.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,124 : 480,414 = 189,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,124/480,414 = 189,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,124x = 480,414 × 189,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,124x = 90,869,347,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,869,347,272/348,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,025.80
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