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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,771.15, 481,309.16 and 195,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,771.15, 481,309.16 and 195,842.48 is: 270,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,771.15 : 481,309.16 = 195,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,771.15/481,309.16 = 195,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,771.15x = 481,309.16 × 195,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,771.15x = 94,260,776,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,260,776,155.36/348,771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,265.41

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