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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,626.97, 481,120.97 and 273,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,626.97, 481,120.97 and 273,044.25 is: 376,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,626.97 : 481,120.97 = 273,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,626.97/481,120.97 = 273,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,626.97x = 481,120.97 × 273,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,626.97x = 131,367,313,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,367,313,047.70/348,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,813.40

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