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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,761.28, 481,436.82 and 235,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,761.28, 481,436.82 and 235,737.12 is: 325,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,761.28 : 481,436.82 = 235,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,761.28/481,436.82 = 235,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,761.28x = 481,436.82 × 235,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,761.28x = 113,492,529,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,492,529,408.76/348,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,416.08

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