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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,486.34, 481,006.04 and 205,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,486.34, 481,006.04 and 205,292.92 is: 283,360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,486.34 : 481,006.04 = 205,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,486.34/481,006.04 = 205,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,486.34x = 481,006.04 × 205,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,486.34x = 98,747,134,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,747,134,489.24/348,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,360.13

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