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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,014.52, 482,994.98 and 197,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,014.52, 482,994.98 and 197,044.84 is: 271,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,014.52 : 482,994.98 = 197,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,014.52/482,994.98 = 197,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,014.52x = 482,994.98 × 197,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,014.52x = 95,171,668,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171,668,554.90/350,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,907.77

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