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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,006.62, 482,751.30 and 263,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,006.62, 482,751.30 and 263,969.20 is: 364,083.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,006.62 : 482,751.30 = 263,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,006.62/482,751.30 = 263,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,006.62x = 482,751.30 × 263,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,006.62x = 127,431,474,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,431,474,459.96/350,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,083.04

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