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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,619.97, 481,111.31 and 273,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,619.97, 481,111.31 and 273,037.25 is: 376,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,619.97 : 481,111.31 = 273,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,619.97/481,111.31 = 273,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,619.97x = 481,111.31 × 273,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,619.97x = 131,361,309,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,361,309,026.30/348,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,803.74

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