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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,024.43, 482,996.73 and 197,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,024.43, 482,996.73 and 197,059.84 is: 271,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,024.43 : 482,996.73 = 197,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,024.43/482,996.73 = 197,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,024.43x = 482,996.73 × 197,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,024.43x = 95,179,258,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,179,258,334.32/350,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,921.76

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