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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,773.92, 481,293.84 and 197,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,773.92, 481,293.84 and 197,867.68 is: 273,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,773.92 : 481,293.84 = 197,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,773.92/481,293.84 = 197,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,773.92x = 481,293.84 × 197,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,773.92x = 95,232,495,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,232,495,519.09/348,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,049.36

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