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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,709.43, 481,095.24 and 227,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,709.43, 481,095.24 and 227,920.44 is: 314,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,709.43 : 481,095.24 = 227,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,709.43/481,095.24 = 227,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,709.43x = 481,095.24 × 227,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,709.43x = 109,651,438,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,651,438,782.71/348,709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,449.31

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