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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,767.76, 481,315.32 and 205,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,767.76, 481,315.32 and 205,533.84 is: 283,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,767.76 : 481,315.32 = 205,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,767.76/481,315.32 = 205,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,767.76x = 481,315.32 × 205,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,767.76x = 98,926,585,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,926,585,970.43/348,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,646.02

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