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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,206.07, 480,624.03 and 205,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,206.07, 480,624.03 and 205,049.16 is: 283,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,206.07 : 480,624.03 = 205,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,206.07/480,624.03 = 205,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,206.07x = 480,624.03 × 205,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,206.07x = 98,551,553,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,551,553,627.31/348,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,026.52

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