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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,729.55, 481,246.54 and 195,768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,729.55, 481,246.54 and 195,768.02 is: 270,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,729.55 : 481,246.54 = 195,768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,729.55/481,246.54 = 195,768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,729.55x = 481,246.54 × 195,768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,729.55x = 94,212,682,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,212,682,981.35/348,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,159.74

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