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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,131.44, 482,164.40 and 304,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,131.44, 482,164.40 and 304,170.16 is: 418,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,131.44 : 482,164.40 = 304,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,131.44/482,164.40 = 304,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,131.44x = 482,164.40 × 304,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,131.44x = 146,660,022,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,660,022,694.30/350,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,871.33

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