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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,793.78, 481,481.67 and 235,769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,793.78, 481,481.67 and 235,769.62 is: 325,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,793.78 : 481,481.67 = 235,769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,793.78/481,481.67 = 235,769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,793.78x = 481,481.67 × 235,769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,793.78x = 113,518,750,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518,750,372.87/348,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,460.94

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