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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,826.59, 482,675.06 and 196,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,826.59, 482,675.06 and 196,835 is: 271,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,826.59 : 482,675.06 = 196,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,826.59/482,675.06 = 196,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,826.59x = 482,675.06 × 196,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,826.59x = 95,007,344,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,007,344,450.93/349,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,584.12

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