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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,550.52, 484,158.74 and 235,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,550.52, 484,158.74 and 235,629.64 is: 325,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,550.52 : 484,158.74 = 235,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,550.52/484,158.74 = 235,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,550.52x = 484,158.74 × 235,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,550.52x = 114,082,149,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,082,149,036.10/350,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,437.11

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