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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,041.50, 483,059.70 and 199,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,041.50, 483,059.70 and 199,138.50 is: 274,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,041.50 : 483,059.70 = 199,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,041.50/483,059.70 = 199,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,041.50x = 483,059.70 × 199,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,041.50x = 96,195,784,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,195,784,068.45/350,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,812.51

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