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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,317.71, 483,439.92 and 197,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,317.71, 483,439.92 and 197,357.73 is: 272,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,317.71 : 483,439.92 = 197,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,317.71/483,439.92 = 197,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,317.71x = 483,439.92 × 197,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,317.71x = 95,410,605,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,410,605,202.58/350,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,354.50

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