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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,002.14, 482,977.90 and 197,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,002.14, 482,977.90 and 197,032.42 is: 271,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,002.14 : 482,977.90 = 197,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,002.14/482,977.90 = 197,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,002.14x = 482,977.90 × 197,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,002.14x = 95,162,305,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,162,305,293.53/350,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,890.64

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