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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,466.82, 481,031 and 235,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,466.82, 481,031 and 235,442.66 is: 325,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,466.82 : 481,031 = 235,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,466.82/481,031 = 235,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,466.82x = 481,031 × 235,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,466.82x = 113,255,218,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,255,218,182.46/348,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,010.05

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