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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,792.78, 481,480.29 and 235,768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,792.78, 481,480.29 and 235,768.62 is: 325,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,792.78 : 481,480.29 = 235,768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,792.78/481,480.29 = 235,768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,792.78x = 481,480.29 × 235,768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,792.78x = 113,517,943,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,517,943,530.50/348,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,459.56

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