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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,982.93, 481,895.84 and 337,698.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,982.93, 481,895.84 and 337,698.01 is: 466,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,982.93 : 481,895.84 = 337,698.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,982.93/481,895.84 = 337,698.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,982.93x = 481,895.84 × 337,698.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,982.93x = 162,735,262,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,735,262,097.31/348,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,312.96

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