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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,462.05, 483,799.09 and 205,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,462.05, 483,799.09 and 205,247.63 is: 283,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,462.05 : 483,799.09 = 205,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,462.05/483,799.09 = 205,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,462.05x = 483,799.09 × 205,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,462.05x = 99,298,616,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298,616,618.66/350,462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,336.29

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