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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,689.28, 481,013.28 and 227,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,689.28, 481,013.28 and 227,901 is: 314,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,689.28 : 481,013.28 = 227,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,689.28/481,013.28 = 227,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,689.28x = 481,013.28 × 227,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,689.28x = 109,623,407,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,623,407,525.28/348,689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,387.09

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