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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,373.62, 483,483.87 and 197,436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,373.62, 483,483.87 and 197,436.71 is: 272,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,373.62 : 483,483.87 = 197,436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,373.62/483,483.87 = 197,436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,373.62x = 483,483.87 × 197,436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,373.62x = 95,457,462,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,457,462,213.45/350,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,444.78

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