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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,887.82, 481,476.82 and 195,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,887.82, 481,476.82 and 195,952.96 is: 270,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,887.82 : 481,476.82 = 195,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,887.82/481,476.82 = 195,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,887.82x = 481,476.82 × 195,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,887.82x = 94,346,808,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,346,808,128.24/348,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,421.62

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