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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,302.62, 483,442.20 and 199,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,302.62, 483,442.20 and 199,399.62 is: 275,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,302.62 : 483,442.20 = 199,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,302.62/483,442.20 = 199,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,302.62x = 483,442.20 × 199,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,302.62x = 96,398,190,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,398,190,971.96/350,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,185.47

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