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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,536.62, 483,173.83 and 273,922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,536.62, 483,173.83 and 273,922.57 is: 377,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,536.62 : 483,173.83 = 273,922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,536.62/483,173.83 = 273,922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,536.62x = 483,173.83 × 273,922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,536.62x = 132,352,217,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,352,217,270.34/350,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,570.30

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