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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,127.44, 480,417.48 and 197,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,127.44, 480,417.48 and 197,253.84 is: 272,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,127.44 : 480,417.48 = 197,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,127.44/480,417.48 = 197,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,127.44x = 480,417.48 × 197,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,127.44x = 94,764,192,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,764,192,733.12/348,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,211.21

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