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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,725.68, 483,887.25 and 214,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,725.68, 483,887.25 and 214,617.60 is: 296,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,725.68 : 483,887.25 = 214,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,725.68/483,887.25 = 214,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,725.68x = 483,887.25 × 214,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,725.68x = 103,850,720,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,850,720,265.60/350,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,102.41

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