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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,730.72, 484,169.40 and 205,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,730.72, 484,169.40 and 205,516.26 is: 283,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,730.72 : 484,169.40 = 205,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,730.72/484,169.40 = 205,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,730.72x = 484,169.40 × 205,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,730.72x = 99,504,684,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,504,684,294.44/350,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,706.78

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