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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,179.22, 480,634.29 and 235,155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,179.22, 480,634.29 and 235,155.06 is: 324,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,179.22 : 480,634.29 = 235,155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,179.22/480,634.29 = 235,155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,179.22x = 480,634.29 × 235,155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,179.22x = 113,023,585,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,023,585,303.01/348,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,613.24

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