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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,429.50, 481,038.83 and 219,478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,429.50, 481,038.83 and 219,478.51 is: 303,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,429.50 : 481,038.83 = 219,478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,429.50/481,038.83 = 219,478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,429.50x = 481,038.83 × 219,478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,429.50x = 105,577,684,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,577,684,355.52/348,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,010.18

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