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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,726.64, 481,242.52 and 195,765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,726.64, 481,242.52 and 195,765.13 is: 270,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,726.64 : 481,242.52 = 195,765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,726.64/481,242.52 = 195,765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,726.64x = 481,242.52 × 195,765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,726.64x = 94,210,501,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,210,501,104.29/348,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,155.73

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