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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,535.62, 483,172.45 and 273,921.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,535.62, 483,172.45 and 273,921.57 is: 377,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,535.62 : 483,172.45 = 273,921.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,535.62/483,172.45 = 273,921.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,535.62x = 483,172.45 × 273,921.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,535.62x = 132,351,355,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,351,355,399.94/350,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,568.92

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