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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,271.60, 483,339.87 and 197,305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,271.60, 483,339.87 and 197,305.53 is: 272,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,271.60 : 483,339.87 = 197,305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,271.60/483,339.87 = 197,305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,271.60x = 483,339.87 × 197,305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,271.60x = 95,365,629,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,365,629,220.48/350,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,261.95

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