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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,923.52, 481,030.72 and 235,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,923.52, 481,030.72 and 235,566.72 is: 324,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,923.52 : 481,030.72 = 235,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,923.52/481,030.72 = 235,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,923.52x = 481,030.72 × 235,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,923.52x = 113,314,828,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314,828,929.64/348,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,755.49

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