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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,010.18, 482,870.36 and 259,588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,010.18, 482,870.36 and 259,588.67 is: 358,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,010.18 : 482,870.36 = 259,588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,010.18/482,870.36 = 259,588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,010.18x = 482,870.36 × 259,588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,010.18x = 125,347,672,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,347,672,769.44/350,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,125.79

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