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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,794.78, 481,483.06 and 235,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,794.78, 481,483.06 and 235,770.62 is: 325,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,794.78 : 481,483.06 = 235,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,794.78/481,483.06 = 235,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,794.78x = 481,483.06 × 235,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,794.78x = 113,519,559,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,519,559,575.70/348,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,462.32

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