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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,734.46, 483,352.17 and 253,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,734.46, 483,352.17 and 253,774.14 is: 349,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,734.46 : 483,352.17 = 253,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,734.46/483,352.17 = 253,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,734.46x = 483,352.17 × 253,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,734.46x = 122,662,281,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,662,281,258.88/350,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,729.77

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