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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,170.22, 480,621.87 and 235,146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,170.22, 480,621.87 and 235,146.06 is: 324,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,170.22 : 480,621.87 = 235,146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,170.22/480,621.87 = 235,146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,170.22x = 480,621.87 × 235,146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,170.22x = 113,016,339,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,016,339,080.33/348,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,600.82

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