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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,442.52, 483,610.87 and 189,297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,442.52, 483,610.87 and 189,297.55 is: 261,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,442.52 : 483,610.87 = 189,297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,442.52/483,610.87 = 189,297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,442.52x = 483,610.87 × 189,297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,442.52x = 91,546,353,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546,353,685.50/350,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,230.73

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