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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,945.72, 481,506.84 and 195,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,945.72, 481,506.84 and 195,952.92 is: 270,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,945.72 : 481,506.84 = 195,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,945.72/481,506.84 = 195,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,945.72x = 481,506.84 × 195,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,945.72x = 94,352,671,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,352,671,297.97/348,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,393.55

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