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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,761.72, 484,062.06 and 199,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,761.72, 484,062.06 and 199,849 is: 275,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,761.72 : 484,062.06 = 199,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,761.72/484,062.06 = 199,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,761.72x = 484,062.06 × 199,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,761.72x = 96,739,318,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,739,318,628.94/350,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,797.82

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