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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,273.58, 483,342.64 and 197,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,273.58, 483,342.64 and 197,307.52 is: 272,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,273.58 : 483,342.64 = 197,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,273.58/483,342.64 = 197,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,273.58x = 483,342.64 × 197,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,273.58x = 95,367,137,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,367,137,608.65/350,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,264.72

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