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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,798.78, 481,488.57 and 235,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,798.78, 481,488.57 and 235,774.62 is: 325,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,798.78 : 481,488.57 = 235,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,798.78/481,488.57 = 235,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,798.78x = 481,488.57 × 235,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,798.78x = 113,522,784,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,522,784,626.09/348,798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,467.84

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