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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,279.22, 483,356.62 and 197,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,279.22, 483,356.62 and 197,268.50 is: 272,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,279.22 : 483,356.62 = 197,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,279.22/483,356.62 = 197,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,279.22x = 483,356.62 × 197,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,279.22x = 95,351,035,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351,035,392.47/350,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,214.36

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