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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,015.52, 482,996.36 and 197,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,015.52, 482,996.36 and 197,045.84 is: 271,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,015.52 : 482,996.36 = 197,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,015.52/482,996.36 = 197,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,015.52x = 482,996.36 × 197,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,015.52x = 95,172,423,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,172,423,473.14/350,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,909.15

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