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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,537.13, 483,174.51 and 273,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,537.13, 483,174.51 and 273,923.07 is: 377,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,537.13 : 483,174.51 = 273,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,537.13/483,174.51 = 273,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,537.13x = 483,174.51 × 273,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,537.13x = 132,352,645,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,352,645,124.95/350,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,570.97

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