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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,617.97, 481,108.55 and 273,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,617.97, 481,108.55 and 273,035.25 is: 376,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,617.97 : 481,108.55 = 273,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,617.97/481,108.55 = 273,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,617.97x = 481,108.55 × 273,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,617.97x = 131,359,591,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,359,591,861.21/348,617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,800.98

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