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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,766.69, 483,943.30 and 214,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,766.69, 483,943.30 and 214,658.74 is: 296,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,766.69 : 483,943.30 = 214,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,766.69/483,943.30 = 214,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,766.69x = 483,943.30 × 214,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,766.69x = 103,882,659,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,882,659,009.44/350,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,158.85

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